ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY REFLEX
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Indirect Flourescent Antibody
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Same day (next run if titered)
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2.5 mL refrigerated serum (Min: 1 mL)
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Refrigerated - 1 week
Frozen - Stable
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Samples with high degree of hemolysis, icterus, lipemia or microbial growth.
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Separate serum from cells ASAP.
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If the ANA REFLEX is negative, no further testing is indicated. If the ANA REFLEX is positive, a complete ANA panel is performed.
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