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HelpTest Code NAIFAM Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | NAIFA |
| Epic ID | LAB5225 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Useful For
Evaluation of patients suspected of having systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (ANA-associated rheumatic diseases or connective tissue disease) or organ-specific autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune liver diseases
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 3 daysReference Values
<1:80 (Negative)
CPT Code Information
86039