Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Sun - Sat
Reported: 1-3 days

Specimen Requirements:

Collect: One 4 mL gold or red SST.

Transport: Centrifuge and store refrigerated until courier pickup.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma and severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed samples.

Stability: Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

CPT Code: 86038 ANA; if positive, add 86039 ANA titer