Sample: Serum Volume: 1 mL Methodology: Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA) Typical Turnaround Time: 5 - 7 days
This test detects antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), which are autoantibodies that target components of the cell nucleus. It's ordered when evaluating symptoms like joint pain, persistent fatigue, rashes, or other signs that might suggest autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other connective tissue diseases.
ANA testing is not routinely athlete-relevant for performance or training optimization. However, if an active person develops unexplained fatigue, joint inflammation, or recurrent illness despite adequate recovery, ANA screening can help rule out underlying autoimmune disease that might impair training tolerance and recovery. Early detection allows appropriate management to preserve long-term health and athletic participation.
Fasting Required
No
Order online
Choose your lab and check out. We send your lab requisition automatically — no doctor visit needed.
Get your sample collected
Visit a lab service center near you for a quick blood draw (or book at-home phlebotomy where available).
See your results
Your results land in your Insider portal, ready to review and act on — that easy.
Your price
$62.50$190
3.0× less than retail
Versus the typical direct-to-consumer retail price for this test (illustrative — consumer prices vary by provider and region).
$62.50
Peer-reviewed sources supporting the educational content on this page.
