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Department

Immunology
Local code : ANA

Preferred Sample Type

Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5-10 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

5 Working days

Sample Stability

Stored in laboratory at 4oC

Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)

General Information

Anti nuclear antibodies (ANA) are a diverse group of antibodies frequently found in patients with systemic rheumatic diseases such as Systemic Lupus erythematosus, Mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogrens syndrome, Scleroderma, polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Testing for ANA should be used as a screening test to identify samples requiring specific antigen identification.

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    UKNEQAS