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 mLSerumSST (Gold) Refrigerated 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumNo additive (Red)   

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 day
Refrigerated7 days
Frozen14 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<= 200IU/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.