DNA Antibody with Confirmation
Test Mnemonic
DNA
CPT Codes
- 86225 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
32677-7
Aliases
- Anti-DS DNA
- dsDNA
Includes
- DS DNA Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Tue, Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
| DNA Antibody | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | <= 200 | IU/mL |
Clinical Info
This test is used as an aid in diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematous in patients with positive anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) test result and for SLE treatment follow up. Clinical correlation is required.