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HelpTest Code FFANA Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, Synovial Fluid
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect synovial fluid and transfer into a plastic vial and ship refrigerate.
2. Indicate the specimen source.
Secondary ID
75593Useful For
ANA are commonly found in a variety of autoimmune diseases. Antibody frequency increases with age in apparently healthy people. ANA patterns on Hep-2 slides provide only general clues about particles (chromatin, nucleosomes, and spliceosomes). ANA patterns (other than centromere pattern) are not reliably correlated with the presence of specific antibodies and must be further evaluated by EIA using individual ENA antigens.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPANA | ANA Titer and Pattern Synovial Fluid | No | No |
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
ANA, Synovial FluidSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Warm OK; Cold OK |
| Gross lipemia: | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Other: | Bacterial contamination; specimens other than synovial fluid |
Reference Values
ANA Titer: <1:10
ANA Pattern: No Pattern
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyCPT Code Information
86038
86039 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFANA | ANA, Synovial Fluid | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5711 | ANA, Synovial Fluid | In Process |