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DSDNA (CRITHIDIA LUCILIAE) W/ REFLEX TO TITER

Test Code
LAB4633


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 collected in a no-additive (red-top) tube


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


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Tues-sat


Report Available
3-5 days


Clinical Significance
dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with mixed connective tissue disease.




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.