Anti‑Nuclear Antibodies by Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA), Body Fluid
Also known as: ANA on Synovial Fluid, ANA Synovial Fluid, Anti Nuclear Antibodies on Synovial Fluid, Indirect Immunofluorescence
Use
ANA are commonly found in a variety of autoimmune diseases. Antibody frequency increases with age in apparently healthy people. ANA patterns on HEp-2 slides provide only general clues about particles (chromatin, nucleosomes, and spliceosomes). ANA patterns (other than centromere pattern) are not reliably correlated with the presence of specific antibodies and must be further evaluated by EIA using individual ENA antigens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
3-4 days
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Specimen
Body Fluid
Volume
1.0 mL Synovial Fluid
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL Synovial Fluid
Container
sterile container
Collection Instructions
Order must include the site and/or source of collection.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
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