ANA Pattern
ANA pattern describes the staining distribution seen under immunofluorescence and offers clues about which nuclear antigens are targeted. Homogeneous patterns are associated with lupus and drug-induced lupus, speckled with mixed connective tissue disease and Sjogren syndrome, nucleolar with scleroderma, and centromere with limited scleroderma. Pattern plus titer guides further antibody testing.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for ANA Pattern. How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNot an optimization targetReported only when the screen is positive; pattern guides which follow-up antibodies to test
- Lab reference intervalVaries by pattern and diseaseWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
3 providers include this
Autoimmune Markers
Why ANA Pattern matters
Different patterns suggest specific autoimmune diseases. Homogeneous suggests lupus; speckled suggests mixed connective tissue disease.
Which Providers Test ANA Pattern?
Function Health is both the cheapest ($365/year) and the most comprehensive (160+ biomarkers) panel that includes ANA Pattern.
3 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
18 itemized panels do not include ANA Pattern
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer ANA Pattern. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for ANA Pattern?
Not an optimization target: Reported only when the screen is positive; pattern guides which follow-up antibodies to test. Lab reference interval: Varies by pattern and disease. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include ANA Pattern?
3 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include ANA Pattern in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Sep 30, 2025