"Clinical Significance
ANA Multiplex, with Reflex to dsDNA - This assay may be useful in diagnosing and monitoring connective tissue diseases.
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Includes
If ANAchoice® Screen is positive, then ds-DNA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86225)
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range(s)
ANAchoice® Screen Negative
Alternative Name(s)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE),Antinuclear Antibody Screen