Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Recommended initial screening panel when autoimmune liver disease is strongly suspected. If negative, less frequently occurring autoantibody tests maybe ordered based on patient’s clinical presentation and history.
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) with HEp-2 Substrate, IgG by IFA
Less than 1:80
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Refer to report.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
If F-Actin, IgG by ELISA is 20 Units or greater, then Smooth Muscle Antibody (SMA), IgG by IFA titer will be added. Additional charges apply. ANA are determined by indirect fluorescence assay (IFA) using HEp-2 substrate and IgG-specific conjugate at a screening dilution of 1:80. If positive, patterns reported include homogeneous, speckled, centromere, nucleolar, nuclear dots, or cytoplasmic. All positive results are reported with endpoint titers, at no additional charge.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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