Anti-ENA Antibodies
Autoantibodies to extractable nuclear antigens (ENAs) are associated with certain connective tissue diseases.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12763 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Anti-ENA antibody tests are now included in the anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) screen performed on the Bioplex 2200, an automated multiplex analyser. The ANA screen can determine autoantibodies against anti-DNA, Ro (60 and 52kDa), La, Sm, Sm/RNP, RNP (68KD |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Female) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range Notes | AI unit = Antibody Index With the exception of anti-La and anti-Scl-70 Ab a result of 1AI or above is a positive result. For anti-La and anti-Scl-70 Ab a result of 2.5AI or above is positive. |
| Units | AI |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| Telepath | ANAS1L |
| ICE Codes | IANA |
