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HelpTest Code DBSDNA DSDNA AB IGG, LAB5476 (DSDNA Antibody)
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Perferred: 0.5 mL serum,
Gold-top gel tube or plain, red-top tube
Acceptable: 0.5 mL plasma, Lavender-top EDTA or
Green-top Sodium heparin
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate ≤7 days
Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of >7 days, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.
Reference Values
Negative <10.0 IU/mL
Equivocal 10.0 - 15.0 IU/mL
Positive >15.0 IU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday through Friday x1
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86225
Report Available
2-4 days upon receipt