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HelpOrder Code IM_04 Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, with Reflex, Comment
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see RFLXP / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2, Reflex Panel.
Useful For
Interpretation for the evaluation of patients suspected of having systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (antinuclear antibody-associated rheumatic diseases or connective tissue diseases), especially systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease and Sjogren syndrome
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see RFLXP / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2, Reflex Panel.
Technical Interpretation
Reporting Name
Antinuclear Ab,HEp-2,reflex CommentSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see RFLXP / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2, Reflex Panel.
An interpretation will be provided.
Method Description
An interpretation based on the test results is generated by the laboratory information system.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| IM_04 | Antinuclear Ab,HEp-2,reflex Comment | 77202-0 |