Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum
Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated 24 hrs,
- -20oC Long term
Reject Criteria
- Gross hemolysis,
- hyperlipemic,
- icteric samples;
Methodology ELISA
Clinical Significance This ANA screening test is useful when SLE and other autoimmune disorders are suspected.