Anti-dsDNA Antibody – Laboratory Test Catalog

Test Name Alias

Anti-Double Stranded DNA | dsDNA Antibody level | 7161

Interface Order Alias

55121

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok: Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert gold tube(s) 5 times to mix clot activator with blood.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: No

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: Aliquot serum for longer storage (-20°C)

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available Monday – Friday, usual TAT 1 – 3 days

Reference Range

Negative: <10 IU/mL

Equivocal: 10 – 15 IU/mL

Positive: >15 IU/mL

Performing Department

Immunochemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

ImmunoCAP® System Fluorescence Enzyme ImmunoAssay (FEIA)

Mayo Access Code

SHO55121

Additional Information

3/22/17, replaces DNA ds Antibody Level #8470

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