Serum
Minimum sample volume: 3 ml
None known
Not applicable
Antinuclear antibodies are present at high titre in SLE and other connective tissue diseases, and at lower titre in rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune diseases and in 10% of normal elderly. A homogenous pattern is associated with dsDNA antibodies, while a speckled pattern is associated with antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens (ENA). The laboratory will automatically perform dsDNA and ENA antibodies where appropriate.
7 days
In House
Clinical advice is available from the Immunology Medical Team at Derriford Hospital
T: 01752 431675
Specimen Labelling Procedure
8210
