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

Important Note

Performed at Pathology Laboratory Des Moines, IA

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

Additional Codes

 

 Test ID

ENA

EPIC Test ID

LAB2424

Specimen Requirements

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

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

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days

Frozen Stability: 

Indefinitely

Report Availibility

Performed: 

Monday through Friday

Analytical Time: 

1 day

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay