Test Code ANA Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Serum
Performing Laboratory
CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescence
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Routine Turnaround Time: not available
STAT Turnaround Time: not available