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HelpTest Code ANALIV Antinuclear Antibody (Liver Disease), IFA
Useful For
An aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune Liver disease.
Synonyms/Keywords
Liver, HEP-2, ANA IFASpecimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | 0.5 mL | 0.3 mL | 0.3 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate | < 2 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Gross hemolysis |
|---|
| Gross lipemia |
Test Information
Testing is performed using Hep-2 substrate beginning with a screening dilution of 1:40. Positives are titered at an additional charge and pattern reported. Both nuclear and cytoplasmic patterns will be reported when observed.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Negative: < 1:40 |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Immunodiagnostics
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86038 | 1 | Screen | ||
| 86039 | 1 | Titer (if positive) |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86038 | 1 | Screen | ||
| 86039 | 1 | Titer (if positive) |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner |
Antinuclear Antibody (Liver disease) IFA |