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HelpTest Code FANIC Anti-Nuclear Antibodies by Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA), Cerebrospinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile container and ship refrigerate.
Useful For
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.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FANTC | ANA Titer and Pattern CSF | No | No |
Method Name
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Reporting Name
ANA by IFA, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: this volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
ANA by IFA, CSF: Negative
ANA Pattern: No Pattern
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyCPT Code Information
86038
86039 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FANIC | ANA by IFA, CSF | 63294-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FANIC | ANA by IFA, CSF | 63294-3 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday