Test Code RFLXP Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2, Reflex Panel
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
DOUBLE-STRANDED DNA (dsDNA) ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<100 IU/mL (negative)
≥100 IU/mL (positive)
Negative is considered normal.
Reference values apply to all ages.
RNP ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SCL 70 ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SMITH (Sm) ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SS-A/RO ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SS-B/LA ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86225
86235 x5