Testing Laboratories
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalWaitematā | Northshore Hospital
Department
Specialised Serology & Proteins
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ANA1
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7854
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
ENA Antibodies (Extractable Nuclear Antigen)
Turnaround Time
7 days
Tests performed twice weekly in Specialised Serology and Protein. The initial ANA testing performs at LabPLUS. ENA performs at North Shore hospital on ANA positive samples.
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.25
No of Samples Required
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Last updated: 23/09/2026