DNA (ds) Antibody

DNA (ds) Antibody

Test Code

255
86225
255
86225
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Clinical Significance

DNA (ds) Antibody - dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

Test Resources

Algorithm

ANA, IFA, Cascade with Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel 2, with Reflexes (test code 94954).

Clinical Focus

Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related Diseases

Topic Brief

Laboratory Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy

Test Summary

ANA, IFA, Cascade and Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel 2, With Reflexes

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

≤4 IU/mL Negative
5-9 IU/mL Indeterminate
≥10 IU/mL Positive

Alternative Name(s)

Native DNA,dsDNA,Double-Stranded DNA Antibody,Anti-DNA, (dsDNA)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

≤4 IU/mL Negative
5-9 IU/mL Indeterminate
≥10 IU/mL Positive

Alternative Name(s)

Native DNA,dsDNA,Double-Stranded DNA Antibody,Anti-DNA, (dsDNA)
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days

  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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