EPIC CODE: LAB648 Double Stranded DNA Antibody, IgG
ADDITIONAL TEST CODE
Sunquest: DSDNAB
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UPH Methodist Hospital – Immuno
Chemistry
UPH Pekin and UPH Proctor Hospitals will transport to UPH Methodist for testing.
PREP PRIOR TO COLLECTION
Secondary screening for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) based on ANA results.
Collect
One 6 mL gold top or plain Seperate from cells ASAP
Storage/Transport Temperature
1 ml serum, or centrifuged gold top refrigerated.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells:
Ambient (room temperature): 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20o C) Stability: 1 month
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis
Remarks
Remove serum from cells ASAP.
Days Performed
variable
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
CPT Codes
86225