DNA Antibody

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO59
  • Soft Test Code:
  • DNAB
Alternate Names
  • Anti dsDNA Antibody (RL)
  • Anti-DNA
  • DNA Antibody Double Stranded
  • DSDNA
  • Native

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Alternate Specimen

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


TransportAndStorage

48 hours Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs. Do not transport Frozen.


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Negative: 0 - 38.6 IU/mL
Equivocal: 38.7 - 45.3 IU/mL
Positive: > 45.3 IU/mL


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Wednesday
Departments
  • Immunology
Turn Around Time

7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01455154


CPT Coding

86225


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 365 days