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Test Name:
Neuronal Nuclear Antibody (Hu) by IFA with Titer and Western Blot if Indicated, Cerebrospinal Fluid
- SBMF No:
45152 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
CSF ANNA - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
86255
If indicated, add 84181; 86256 - LOINC Code:
17341-9 - Ref Lab Test No:
2006162 - Also Known As:
ANNA
ANNA-1
Anti-Hu - Spec Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - Spec Container:
Sterile plastic tube with screw-top cap - Pref Vol:
0.8 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Patient Prep:
Overnight fasting preferred - Spec Collect:
Collected by physician - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
1 week refrigerated (2-8°C)
6 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Methodology:
Qualitative Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Quantitative Western Blot - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
Negative
Note:
If ANNA screen is positive, then titer and Western blot confirmation will be added. Additional charges apply. - Day Run:
Varies - Time Reported:
5-10 days - Test Type:
IMMUNOLOGY
