Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Allow for complete clot formation
- Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
- Separate from cells ASAP
- If the dsDNA Antibody is Positive. Test dsDNA Titer (Test# 2866) will be performed. Additional charges will apply.
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
- Heat inactivated
- Lipemic Samples
- Microbial Contamination
- Particulate matter
Stability
Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 2 Week(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Reported
1-4 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86235
Interpretive Data
General Reference Range : <10 IU/mL
dsDNA AB
Negative: <10
Equivocal: 10-15
Positive: >15
In the case of equivocal results, it is recommended to retest the patient after 8-12 weeks.
dsDNA AB
Negative: <10
Equivocal: 10-15
Positive: >15
In the case of equivocal results, it is recommended to retest the patient after 8-12 weeks.
Components
- 2868 - dsDNA ANTIBODY
Last Updated: June 30, 2025 @ 5:18 pm
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