DNA Double-Stranded Antibody (anti-ds DNA)
Order Name
DNA AB
Test Number: 5572000
Revision Date 07/12/2021
Test Number: 5572000
Revision Date 07/12/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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DNA Double-Stranded Antibody (anti-ds DNA)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 32677-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Room Temperature 8hrs, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen: 30 days. Transport Frozen |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Important autoantibody in SLE with a specificity of 95%. A sensitivity of over 70% in patient with active SLE. |
| Notes | Positive or borderline results are confirmed with DNA Crithidia Antibody IFA method. Order Code: [5500825] DNA Crithidia Antibody IFA Result Code: [5500825 ] DNA Crithidia AB IFA LOINC: 34187-5 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86225 (if reflexed to confirmation 86255) |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |