ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody) Titer
- LIS Mnemonic: ANATI
Collect
Gold (SST - Clot activator & gel)
Volume Required
3.0 ml
Minimum Required
1.5 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Must be delivered to CLS/Immunology Lab within 24 hours.
Processing
See ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody)
Days Performed
Tuesday & Thursday
Reported
1-3 days
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
86039
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Remarks
Order ANA, titer performed reflexively only if screen is positive.