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Test Code DSDNA DNA Double-Stranded (dsDNA) Antibodies, IgG, Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Useful For

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

 

Monitoring patients with documented SLE for flares in disease activity

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Reporting Name

DNA Double-Stranded Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

≤4 IU/mL (negative)

5-9 IU/mL (indeterminate)

≥10 IU/mL (positive)

Negative is considered normal.

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- La Crosse Lab

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86225

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DSDNA DNA Double-Stranded Ab, IgG, S 33799-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
DSDNA DNA Double-Stranded Ab, IgG, S 33799-8

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days