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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