LOINC long common name : Nuclear antibody panel - Serum;
LOINC short name : ANA pnl Ser;
LOINC description : Antibodies that bind to the cell nucleus, or nuclear antibodies, are found in autoimmune
rheumatic diseases. The diagnostic workup includes evaluation of the presence of nuclear
antibody in serum. If nuclear antibody is present, then antibodies to specific nuclear
antigens are tested to determine which condition is present. This panel includes the
test for nuclear antibody and tests for specific nuclear antigens.;