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Test Name:
DNA Double-Stranded IgG Antibody

• SBMF No:
  28314
• Performance Lab Name:
  Immunology
• Test Mnemonic:
  DSDNA IGG-
• ABN:
  Not required
• CPT Code:
  86225
• LOINC Code:
  33799-8; 48767-8
• Also Known As:
  Anti-DNA
  DNA Autoantibodies, Double-Stranded
  Double-Stranded DNA Antibody
  dsDNA Antibody
  dsDNA Autoantibodies
  ds-DNA Antibody
• Spec Type:
  Serum
• Spec Container:
  Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube
• Pref Vol:
  1.0 mL
• Min Vol:
  0.5 mL
• Fasting:
  No
• Spec Collect:
  Routine venipuncture
• Spec Process:
  Clot 30 minutes
  Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
  Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
  Properly centrifuged gel barrier tube sample does not require transfer of serum to separate tube
• Spec Store Transport:
  Refrigerated
• Spec Stability:
  1 week refrigerated (2-8°C)
  1 month frozen (-20°) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• Methodology:
  Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
• Reference Range:
  

  Reference information for dsDNA IgG:
  (by Flow Immunoassay)
  Negative:   Equivocal:   Positive:	Less than 5 IU/mL 5 - 10 IU/mL Greater than 10 IU/mL

  Bioplex ANA Screen is not, in and of itself, diagnostic for autoimmune disease and should always be considered in conjunction with the clinical presentation of the patient as well as other laboratory testing.

• Day Run:
  Mon, Wed, Fri
• Time Run:
  6:00 am
• Time Reported:
  5:00 pm
• Test Type:
  IMMUNOLOGY