DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer

Message

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Test Code

DSDNAR

Alias/See Also

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

Instructions

Preferred overnight fasting

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

Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 1-4 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

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: May 28, 2024

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.