Double-Stranded DNA Antibodies
Anti-dsDNA Antibody | |
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine | |
Biochemistry | |
Blood | |
DNA2
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Can be ordered and done as part of Connective Tissue Disease (CTD+) Screen.
Aiding in diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Serum
0.5 mL
Freeze for shipment or if assay not completed within 10 days.
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Fridge: 10 days @ 2-8°C
Freezer: 6 months @ -20°C
BIO-FLASH, immunoassay
Weekdays
1 week
Negative: < 20 IU/mL
Indeterminate: 27 - 35 IU/mL
Positive: > 35 IU/mL
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
Indeterminate: 27 - 35 IU/mL
Positive: > 35 IU/mL
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
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