Test Code RFLXP Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2, Reflex Panel
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Confirmatory testing after a positive homogenous, speckled, or dense fine speckled pattern identified in the human epithelial type 2 antinuclear antibody indirect immunofluorescence assay
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADNA1 | dsDNA Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| RNP | RNP Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SCL70 | Scl 70 Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SM | Sm Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SSA | SS-A/Ro Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SSB | SS-B/La Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| IM_04 | Antinuclear Ab,HEp-2,reflex Comment | No | No |
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
ADNA1: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
RNP, SCL70, SM, SSA, SSB: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
IM_04: Technical Interpretation
Reporting Name
ANA Ab HEp-2 Reflex PanelSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
DOUBLE-STRANDED DNA (dsDNA) ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<100 IU/mL (negative)
≥100 IU/mL (positive)
Negative is considered normal.
Reference values apply to all ages.
RNP ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SCL 70 ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SMITH (Sm) ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SS-A/RO ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SS-B/LA ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
Not ApplicableCPT Code Information
86225
86235 x5
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RFLXP | ANA Ab HEp-2 Reflex Panel | 97564-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ADNA1 | dsDNA Ab, IgG, S | 33799-8 |
| IM_04 | Antinuclear Ab,HEp-2,reflex Comment | 77202-0 |
| RNP | RNP Ab, IgG, S | 29958-6 |
| SCL70 | Scl 70 Ab, IgG, S | 47322-3 |
| SM | Sm Ab, IgG, S | 18323-6 |
| SSA | SS-A/Ro Ab, IgG, S | 33610-7 |
| SSB | SS-B/La Ab, IgG, S | 33613-1 |