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DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer
Test Code37092
Alias/See Also
LAB1184
dsDNA
dsDNA
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
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in: SST (red-top/glass) tube or SST (red-top/plastic) tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
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
Tues-sat
Report Available
2-5 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-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |