Local code : ENAS
Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
5-10 mL
Sample Processing in Laboratory
Usual
Sample Preparation
Usual
Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Stored at 4oC
ENA Antibody (Extractable Nuclear Antigens): RO (SS-A)
General Information
Ro and La are a heterogeneous antigenic complex made up of 52 kDa Ro, 60 kDa Ro and four small RNA particles . Anti-Ro are the most common ENA specificity amongst autoimmune diseases. They can be seen in Sjogren's syndrome, SLE, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, neonatal lupus and primary biliary cirrhosis
Patient Preparation
None
Notes
None Given
Reference Range
Negative
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
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EQA Status:
NEQAS eqa scheme for nuclear and related antigens