ANA 12 Profile, Do All (RDL)
Also known as: ANA 12, ANA 12 Panel
Use
The ANA test detects autoantibodies that bind to the nuclear components of HEp-2 cells. A positive ANA titer is not specific, but indicates the presence of one or more autoantibodies. Profiles of specific autoantibodies have diagnostic and potential prognostic utility for several autoimmune diseases.
Special Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which may limit its clinical application. Potential interferences include cross-reactivity with non-target antigens, and variability in results depending on disease state and patient condition.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 97564-9
- 42254-3
- 5077-3
- 47299-3
- 11090-8
- 57662-9
- 33569-5
- 45142-7
- 26975-3
- 3181-5
- 5076-5
- 3182-3
- 4485-9
- 4498-2
- 8099-4
Result Turnaround Time
14-21 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |