DNA (ds) Antibody

Test Code
255


CPT Codes
86225

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days



Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Mon-Fri



Report Available
1-4 days


Reference Range
≤4 IU/mL Negative
5-9 IU/mL Indeterminate
≥10 IU/mL Positive


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-Lenexa
10101 Renner Blvd
Lenexa , KS 66219-9752




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.