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DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer
Test CodeLAB6015
Quest Code
37092
Alias/See Also
DBDNA; DSDNA; DNA Double Stranded with Reflex to Titer
CPT Codes
86255
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).
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 35 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 35 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with mixed connective tissue disease.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130