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Test Code DNA Anti DNA Doublestranded Antibody (dsDNA) IFA

Important Note

N/A.

Additional Codes

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Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood

Red top

Specimen Stability

N/A

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

UCMC Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

Rejection Criteria

N/A

 

Reference Values

Negative: <10 

Clinical Indications

N/A

Test Components

Blood

CPT Codes

86225

LOINC Codes

30286225

Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA)

Additional Information

N/A

Volume

Preferred Volume

4 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

 

 

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

 

Not Available

Synonyms/Search Keywords

N/A

Last Reviewed Date

09/25/23