Alternate Name: ANA; FANAUse: Used to screen for certain autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and others.Preferred Specimen: 1 mL SST TubeTest Code: 0038-0Turnaround Time: 2 days

Alternate Name: ANAUse: Used to screen for certain autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), polymyosistis, and a number of others.Components: ANTI-dsDNA, ANTI-SSA, ANTI-SSB, ANTI-SM(Smith), ANTI-RNPTest Code: 0594-2Preferred Specimen: 4 mL SST...

Alternate Name: AFP, Tumor MarkerUse: Alpha-Fetoprotein marker is used in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma and germ cell tumors.Test code: 0025-7Preferred Specimen: 1 mL SST TubeTurnaround time: 2 days

Alternate Name: Aspartate AminotransferaseUse: Assesses liver function, elevated in hepatitis, other types of liver disease, and hemolysis.Test code: 4450Preferred Specimen: 1 mL SST Tube

Alternate Name: Amylase, SerumUse: Used in the diagnosis and monitoring of acute and chronic pancreatitis.Test code: 0036-4Preferred Specimen: 1 mL SST Tube

Alternate Name: NH3, PlasmaUse: Elevated in severe liver disease, may affect mental status.Test code: 0035-5Preferred Specimen: 2 mL White Top (PPT)Turnaround time: 2 daysCollection Instructions: After collection centrifuge at high speed for 8-10 min. Remove plasma...

Alternate Name: Alanine AminotransferaseUse:  Determining liver damage and/or to help diagnose liver disease.Test code:  4460Turnaround time: 1 daysPreferred Specimen: 1 mL SST Tube