DSDNA BY CRITHIDIA

Test Code

LAB2758

Quest Code

37092

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

0.5 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

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Tues-sat

Report Available

2-4 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

Last Updated: December 5, 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.