Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.

Stability (Room): 6 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 week

Method: IFA (Hep-2 Substrate)

Comment: Positivity till end point titre will be reported.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 7 – 15 days

Usage: ANA is useful in the diagnosis of patients with autoimmune diseases such as SLE, Mixed connective tissue disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, Progressive systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome. The incidence of low titre ANA positivity increases with age in normal individuals. Many drugs like Hydralazine and Procainamide may induce ANA production.

Specialty: Rheumatologist, Chest Physician, Physician

Disease: Autoimmune disorders

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Home Collection: Available

Department: IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.