Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Extractable nuclear antigen screen and profile
Extractable nuclear antigen screen and profile
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Extractable nuclear antigen screen and profile |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | ENA / ENAS |
| Profile | Performed if ANA is positive, or disease specific antigens requested. Please note: if Myositis is suspected, please request myositis screen. |
| Clinical Indication | Extractaclbe Nuclear antigens are associated with connective tissue diseases |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | No laboratory stability studies available. Antibodies in serum are typically stable for at least 7 days when stored between 2-8 degrees |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ |
| Reference Interval | See Service move to Hull 6/3/2023 document found in advice for requestor-Immunology |
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