Test Code ENA Antibody to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA) Evaluation

Important Note

This panel includes SSA, SSB, Sm, RNP, Jo 1 and Scl 70 antibodies.

Hospital Ordering Code

LAB2424 ENA Profile

Container/Tube Type:

Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Collection Information:

Collect 1.0 mL of blood. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a transport vial.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.25 mL

Remarks:

Plasma samples from green and lavender top tubes are acceptable, but will route to a PROBL spot in the Sunquest Laboratory Information System.

Unacceptable Conditions:

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days

Frozen Stability:

Indefinitely

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

86235 x6

Multiplex-flow immunoassay

Performed:

Monday through Friday

Analytical Time:

1 day