DNA double-stranded (dsDNA) antibodies by Crithidia luciliae IFA
DNA double-stranded (dsDNA) antibodies by Crithidia luciliae IFA-605
DNA double-stranded (dsDNA) antibodies by Crithidia luciliae IFA
605
86225.0
DNA
Anti-DNA
Anti DNA
Anti-ds DNA
Anti-native DNA
DNA
Double stranded DNA antibody
DS DNA
Native DNA antibody
Anti DNA
Anti-ds DNA
Anti-native DNA
DNA
Double stranded DNA antibody
DS DNA
Native DNA antibody
- Screening performed at 1:10 dilution
- Titers performed - 1:20, 40, 80, 160, 320 and 640
Antibodies to native, double-stranded DNA (anti-nDNA) are found in up to 60% of patients with SLE, in almost all cases of lupus nephritis, and can be found in rheumatic diseases.
Serum
1.0 mL
0.3 mL
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
- Allow sample to clot
- Spin
- Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen (OK)
- Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Hemolysis (some procedures)
- Improper anticoagulant or ratio
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage temperature affecting results
- Improper container
- Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
AHL - Immunology: I
Mo - Fr
1 - 2 days
DNA Double-Stranded (dsDNA) Antibodies by Crithidia luciliae IFA, IgG, serum
Negative
The titer of the anti-nDNA may decrease with successful therapy and increases in acute recurrence of the disease.
Screening performed at 1:10 dilution. Titers performed - 1:20, 40, 80, 160, 320 and 640.
86225
86256 (if appropriate)
86256 (if appropriate)
11/30/2001
01/31/2022
01/24/2024