Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) (Blood)

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ANA1

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7854

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

T/F

Synonyms

ANA, ENA Antibodies (Extractable Nuclear Antigen), Centromere antibodies, SM antibodies, anti-smith antibodies, SCL-70 Antibodies

Turnaround Time

3 days

Between 3-5 days. Tests performed twice weekly in Biochemistry

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.25

Last updated: 03/03/2026