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Test Code NDSDNA DNA Double-Stranded (DS-DNA) Antibody, Serum

Important Note

This test should be ordered only if ds DNA titer required.

dsDNA screen is performed at MaineGeneral, test code DNASC

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in plain red top tube or serum gel (gold) tube. 2.0 ml serum required.

 

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86225

Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Day(s) Test Set Up

Tuesday, Friday