CPT/HCPCS
86225
Order Code
CH262
Turnaround Time
48-72 hrs
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Transport Tube
Preferred Specimens
1 mL Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic, Grossly icteric
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
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.
Reference Ranges
<=4 IU/mL - Negative 5-9 IU/mL - Indeterminate >=10 IU/mL – Positive
Alternative Names
Native DNA,dsDNA,Double-Stranded DNA Antibody,Anti-DNA, (dsDNA)
