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DNA Antibodies, Native
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Test Code
DNAB
Alias/See Also
255;
Anti-DNA;
Anti-DNA AB;
Anti-DNA Antibody,
Double Stranded;
Anti-DNA Antibody,
Native; Anti-DNA Native;
Anti DNA, Double Stranded;
Anti DS DNA; Anti-Native, DNA;
DNA AB DS;
DNA Antibody, Doub
Anti-DNA;
Anti-DNA AB;
Anti-DNA Antibody,
Double Stranded;
Anti-DNA Antibody,
Native; Anti-DNA Native;
Anti DNA, Double Stranded;
Anti DS DNA; Anti-Native, DNA;
DNA AB DS;
DNA Antibody, Doub
CPT Codes
86225
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Wednesday - Friday only
BS
BS
Report Available
3 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.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021
