91449      Single Stranded DNA, Antibody, IgG
Specimen:
  Collect: One 7.5 mL SST  
  Submit: 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.  
  Special Handling: Separate from cells ASAP 
  Rejection Criteria: Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
Grossly Lipemic Samples 
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA) 
Performed: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 
Reported: 2-5 Day(s) 
CPT Codes:
86226 - DNA Antibody, Single
Interpretive Data:
The ssDNA antibody test detects ssDNA and some dsDNA antibodies. As a result, patient samples should also be tested for dsDNA antibodies to more accurately determine level of anti-ssDNA.
By calculating ratio of ssDNA/dsDNA, a conclusion can be made as to the presence of ssDNA antibodies. A ratio of less than or equal to 1.0 indicates the absence of ssDNA antibodies. A ratio of greater than 1.0 indicates the presence of ssDNA antibodies.