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Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names
ANA, ANF, Anti Nuclear Factor, Homogeneous, Speckled, Nucleolar, Centromere, Ro (SS A) Screen, Nuclear Envelope (Lamin), Rim (Peripheral), Mid Body, MND (NSP 1), CENP F (NSP 2), CCD, p80 Coilin, Cytoplasmic Pattern, Sjogren's Syndrome, Anti Nuclear Antibodies
Test Code
ANA
Testing Laboratory
Immunology
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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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
Four times per week
Min Test Volume
500uL
Add On Test Suitability

This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

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