# ANA by IFA, Reflex to Titer and Pattern

> This test measures antinuclear antibodies (ANA), which are proteins made by the immune system that can mistakenly attack the body's own cells. It helps show whether symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, or rashes might be caused by an autoimmune disorder.

- Labcorp code: 164947
- Category: [Autoimmunity](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/autoimmunity.md)
- Sample: blood
- Labcorp turnaround: 2–4 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=164947&ref=assistant
- Already in these panels: [Thyroid & Autoimmunity](https://picardo.health/labs/panels/thyroid-autoimmunity.md)

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.
