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Test Code DSDNA Double-Stranded DNA Ab, IgG

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Gold Top Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top tube

Reference Values

Negative: <10 IU/ml

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Varies Monday-Friday

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86225

Mnemonics

DSDNA, DNADS