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

Test Code

DNACR

CPT Codes
<p>86255</p>

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

Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Type

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days

Refrigerated: 16 days

Frozen: 35 days

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri; Report available: 1-4 days

Report Available

Next day

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 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 17, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.