DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer

Test Code

37092

CPT Code(s)

86255

Test Code

37092

CPT Code(s)

86255

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Clinical Significance

DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer - dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with mixed connective tissue disease.

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related Diseases

Test Summary

ANAlyzeR ANA, IFA with Reflex Titer/Pattern, Systemic Autoimmune Panel 1

Test Details

Includes

If the DNA (ds) Antibody Screen is positive, then DNA (ds) Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Crithidia Luciliae Substrate Assay,Double Stranded DNA Antibody,Native DNA Antibody

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

If the DNA (ds) Antibody Screen is positive, then DNA (ds) Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Crithidia Luciliae Substrate Assay,Double Stranded DNA Antibody,Native DNA Antibody

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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: 7 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 35 days

Setup Schedule

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: 7 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 35 days

Setup Schedule

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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