Test Code Anti-Hu Anti-Hu (Included in PAVAL)
Methodology
ANN1S, ANN2S, ANN3S, PCABP, PCAB2, PCATR, AMPHS, CRMS, AGN1S, AMPIS, NMDIS, GABIS: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
STR: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
CCPQ, CCN, ARBI, ARMO, GANG, VGKC: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
WBN, ABLOT: Western Blot
NMDCS, AMPCS, GABCS, LG1CS, CS2CS: Cell-Binding Assay (CBA)
NMOTS: Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Shipping Requirements
Preferred: Refrigerated;
Test Turnaround Time
12- days, if negative
12-21 days with Confirmatory/Reflex Testing