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Test Code ANTIDNA DNA Double Stranded with Reflex, Serum

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name:DNA Double Stranded w/rflx, S
  • Medinet Ref Code:DSDNA
  • OV Code:CHEM*ANTIDNA

Reference Values

Negative: 0.00-200.00 IU/mL

Equivocal: 201.00-300.00 IU/mL 

Moderate Positive: 301.00-800.00IUmL

Strong Positive: ≥801.00 Iu/mL

 

Equivocal and Positive results will automatically be sent to a reference lab for Critihida Testing at an additional charge.

 

Results obtained with this method cannot be used interchangeably with results from another testing method.  

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86225

Specimen Collection

Draw blood in a serum gel tube.  Spin down and send a mimimum of 1 mL serum refrigerated.  Specimens that will not reach the laboratory within 48 hours must be frozen.

 

Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive at the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

Useful For

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

 

Monitoring patients with documented SLE for flares in disease activity.