dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with mixed connective tissue disease.
Overnight Fasting is preferred
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
1.0 mL Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube
7 days Ambient
16 days Refrigerated
35 days Frozen
0.2 mL Serum
Negative
If the DNA (ds) Antibody Screen is positive, DNA (ds) Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with mixed connective tissue disease.
1 to 3 days
86255