An example of these patterns is illustrated in Figure 2 over the page. Further elucidation of the specificity of the antibody is done by ENA and dsDNA testing. These are useful in confirming the significance of a positive ANA and will help to lead to a diagnosis of the type of autoimmune disease. Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENAs) Detecting antibodies to ENAs involves testing patientâs serum for antibodies against various specific components of the cell nucleus.
Expert: Dr.tiwari replied 5 years ago. A frozen urine sample can be kept for testing for upto the 7-10 days without loosing the integrity of the sample.If it is then taken up to the body temperature naturally then drug testing can be done on that.Hope this will help you.ello, Yes,Urine samples can be frozen to be tested later on-. http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/full/53/1/153. Hope this will help you. Ask Your Own Medical Question. Customer: replied 5 years ago.
It will take 24 to 48 hours for the sample to be cultured. Ask your doctor how you will be notified of the results. Note: If the urine sample is being taken from an infant, the clean-catch kit consists of a plastic bag with a sticky strip on one end that fits over the babyâs genital area, as well as a sterile container.he most common reason to get a clean-catch urine sample is to test for a urinary tract infection (UTI). However, urine cultures are also performed to check for the following: 1  unusual infections of bladder or kidney. 2  stress incontinence. 3  pH levels in pregnant women. 4  the presence of kidney stones.