ANTI DNA DS SCREEN/TITER PANEL(B)

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
ANTI DSDNA


Includes
ANTI DNA DOUBLE STRANDED(IMM)(b),***IF POSITIVE, REFLEXES TO ,ANTI DNA DS TITER(b)


Preferred Specimen
SERUM- GOLD TOP SST TUBE


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP TUBE, LET CLOT, SPIN AND SEND TO LAB. 


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Sample unspun before transport.


Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Antibody (IFA)

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
2-4 DAYS


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab Contact: Robert Boc, 857-203-5941

Additional Information
DNA DOUBLE STRANDED ANTIBODY SCREEN AND TITER


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.