DNA(ds) Ab, Crithidia w/reflex DNACRITH

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

DNS (ds) Ab, Crithidia w/ reflex

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

DNA(ds) Ab, Crithidia w/reflex

EPIC Order Name

dsDNA Antibody by IFA, Crithidia luciliae, with Reflex to Titer

Clinical Info

Used as an aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold or Red top tube
Specimen: 1 ml serum (0.3 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:  14 Days Room Temperature, Refirgerated or Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refirgerated or Frozen

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

86255
 
LOINC Code:  6457-6

PDM

5904325

Result Interpretation

Negative
Titer: <1:10
 
If the DNA (ds) Antibody Screen is positive, DNA (ds) Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (

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