| Ordering Code | 456 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Anti-DNA (Double Stranded) |
| Alias | Anti-dsDNA Anti DNA (Double Stranded) Anti dsDNA |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 1 Month |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Icteric, Grossly lipemic, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days |
| Methodology | Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of December 3, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-DNA (Double Stranded) | ALL | IU/mL | Interpretation... Note1 |
Note1:
Interpretation:
IU/mL Explanation of Test Results
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<=4 Negative - No Antibody Detected
5-9 Indeterminate
>=10 Positive - Antibody Detected
See report..