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GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIMEN COLLECTION

PATIENT INFORMATION

LINKS

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB7798 Anti-ds-DNA Antibodies, Serum

Additional Codes

LAB7798

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Literature References:

Package insert: BioPlex 2200 ANA Screen kit. BioRad Laboratories, Inc. 03/2012

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top, Red/grey SST or Gold SST

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Anti-ds-DNA Antibodies  Units Interpretation 
  ≤4 IUnits/mL Negative
   5-9 IUnits/mL Indeterminate
   ≥10 IUnits/mL Positive

 

Literature References:

Package Insert: BioPlex 2200 ANA Screen kit. BioRad Laboratories, Inc. 03/2012

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Cut-off time: 1000

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86225

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line and aliquot stored refrigerated for batch analysis.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Double Stranded DNA 5130-0