DNase-B Antibody
Order Name
DNASE B AB
Test Number: 5500210
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5500210
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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DNase-B Antibody
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Immunonephelometry |
| 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 | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | No Additive Clot (Red Top, No-Gel, Plastic) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: 9 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | DNase-B Antibody is useful in patients with group A Streptococcal infection. DNase-B Antibody may persist for as long as three months. Comparison of titers of acute and convalescent specimens is useful for diagnosis of group A streptococcal infection. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 096289 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 096289 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86215 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |