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HelpTest Code ENA Antibody to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA) Evaluation
Additional Codes
| PathLab | ENA |
| Epic ID | LAB2424 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) also acceptable.
Transport Information:
Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL of serum
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Panel
This panel includes SSA, SSB, Sm, RNP, Jo 1 and Scl 70 antibodies.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 day
CPT Code Information
86235x6