ANA + 11 Components

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsANA + 11 Components is a comprehensive blood test that includes the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), which are autoantibodies targeting the cell nucleus. A positive ANA screen suggests potential autoimmune activity. 11 ANA Components tests for 11 specific autoantibodies against distinct nuclear antigens, helping to identify or differentiate particular autoimmune diseases.

What type of sample is required for this test?Serum

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

ANA + 11 Components is a comprehensive blood test that includes the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), which are autoantibodies targeting the cell nucleus. A positive ANA screen suggests potential autoimmune activity. 11 ANA Components tests for 11 specific autoantibodies against distinct nuclear antigens, helping to identify or differentiate particular autoimmune diseases.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 2 – 3 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.