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Test Directory / Anti-nuclear Antibody (including centromere antibody)
Anti-nuclear Antibody (including centromere antibody)
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| Test | Anti-nuclear Antibody (including centromere antibody) |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | ANA |
| Profile | Extractable nuclear antigens (Ro52, Ro60, La, Sm, RNP, Scl70 and Jo-1), and dsDNA antibody performed if ANA positive or cytoplasmic antibody associated with connective tissue disease indicated. |
| Clinical Indication | Anti-nuclear antibodies can be associated with a multitude of connective tissue diseases and also liver associated diseases |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | York |
| Reference Interval | Negative or positive (titres and staining pattern). |
| Limitations | The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples. |
