Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Synonyms
FANA; Fluorescent ANA; Progressive ANA; Hep-2; Antinuclear Antibody Screen; ANA; Anti-Nuclear Antibody; Anti Nuclear Antibody
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01132
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Microbial contamination
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86038; 86039
Revised
09-17-19
Initials
SL