The tech observes apparent homogenous staining of the nucleus of interphase cells while performing an IFA-ANA, as well as staining of the chromosomes in mitotic cells. This result is:
a. indicative of 2 antibodies, which should be separately reported after titration
b. expected for anti-DNA antibodies
c. inconsistent; the test should be reported with new reagent
d. expected for anti-centromere antibodies
Answer: B