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Test Code ANAQL EliA Symphony

Additional Codes

Meditech Order: ANAQUAL

Panel Order:ANASCNRFLX

ALIAS

ANA SCREEN

Intended Use

EliA SymphonyS is intended for the in vitro, qualitative measurement of antinuclear IgG antibodies in human serum and plasma (Li-heparin, EDTA). EliA SymphonyS is based on recombinant U1RNP (RNP 70, A, C), SS-A/Ro (60 kDa, 52 kDa), SS-B/La, Centromere B, Scl-70, Jo-1 proteins and a synthetic SmD3 peptide as antigen and is useful as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), Sjögren’s syndrome, scleroderma and polymyositis/dermatomyositis, in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.  EliA SymphonyS uses the EliA IgG method on the Phadia 250 instrument.

Performing Lab

Boone Health Laboratory

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold SST Serum Tube

Red Serum

Acceptable Specimes

  • Plasma
    • Lithium Heparin
    • EDTA

Units

EliA U/mL

Reference Ranges

<0.7 Negative
>1.0 Positive
0.7-1.0 Equivoval (recommend retesting after 8-12 weeks)
>55 >55 EliA U/mL

 

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis >496 mg/dL
Icterus >19.2mg/dL
Lipemia >1000mg/dL
Other QNS, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Ibuprofen, Prednisone,Hydoxychloroquine,Azathioprine,Losartan,Infliximab and contaminated specimens. 

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 14 days
Frozen (-20°C) 12months (only one freeze thaw cycle)

 

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Expected Turn around Time 1-3 days
Methodology/Method Description EliA IgG

CPT Code(s)

86038