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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	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
Limitations	The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples.

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