Anti-Extractable Nuclear Antigens (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Anti Jo 1, Anti La, Anti Ro, Anti Scl, Anti Sm, Anti U1 RNP, ENA, Extractable Nuclear Antigens, SS-A, SS-B, Scl-70, PM-Scl, PCNA, Ribosomal P, Anti Smith Antibodies, Ro Antibodies, La Antibodies, Sm Antibodies
Test Code	ENA
Testing Laboratory	Immunology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Test includes: RNP SM SS-A (Ro) SS-B (La) Scl-70 PM-Scl Jo-1 Ribosomal P PCNA
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED serum tube. This can be shared with other Immunology tests requiring same tube type.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	500uL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID	S, SP
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions If a DEDICATED sample is not received, DO NOT REJECT/DO NOT ORGANISE A RECOLLECTION WITHOUT CONSULTING IMMUNOLOGY STAFF.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes