Lab Test Details
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SIM |
LAB648 |
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CPT |
86225 |
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Synonyms |
Anti-double stranded DNA antibodies; Double-stranded DNA AB. ; Anti DS DNA |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Container |
Gold-top or Red-top tube |
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Collection Instructions |
None |
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Volume |
1 ml. ; 0.5 ml. minimum volume |
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Additional Information |
Specific assay for confirming the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. This test is not the same as Single-stranded DNA antibodies. Test must be ordered separately. |
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Patient Preparation |
None |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
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Transport Requirements |
Room Temperature |
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Specimen Stability |
Room Temperature : 14 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
Hemolysis; icterus; lipemia; bacterial contamination |
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Reference Range |
Reference Range accompanies report |
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Critical Value |
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Test Includes |
Semiquantitative result of IgG class antibodies |
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Methodology |
Multiplex flow immunoassay |
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Testing Frequency |
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LCA |
096339 |
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Reviewed By |
Rhonda Crowe |
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Reviewed Date |
2/22/23 |
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Supplemental |
* Denotes Reference Lab Test |