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HelpTest Code FFANA Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, Synovial Fluid
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect synovial fluid and transfer into a plastic vial and ship refrigerate.
2. Indicate the specimen source.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPANA | ANA Titer and Pattern Synovial Fluid | No | No |
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Warm OK; Cold OK |
| Gross lipemia: | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Other: | Bacterial contamination; specimens other than synovial fluid |
Reference Values
ANA Titer: <1:10
ANA Pattern: No Pattern
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyCPT Code Information
86038
86039 (if appropriate)