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Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

ANA
Anti-nuclear Factor
ANF
Anti-Centromere
(DFS70 Antibodies)

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

ANA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

IF ordering with one or combinations of the following tests please collect 3 FULL gold top tubes:- Ds DNA, ENA, C3, C4, Rheumatoid Factor, PEP, FLC, ANCA (MPO/PR3)

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6.5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Sera is stored at 4 degrees until tested (<7 days).

For long term storage samples are frozen at -20C or -70C. Repeated freezing and thawing should be avoided.

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form