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Anti-DNA Antibodies : 1000268

Test Code
DNADSS or 1000268


Alias/See Also
native DNA; double stranded DNA; ds DNA Crithidia luciliae by IFA with reflex to titer


CPT Codes
86225

Includes
If screen is positive, Anti-DNA titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).


Instructions
Serum separator tube (gold top preferred) or a plain red top tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot serum (Min. 0.5 mL) into a standard transport tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 3 months if frozen within 24 hours


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday


Report Available
1-4 days


Reference Range
Negative
note:
Screened at 1:10


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.