ANTI-DNA ANTIBODY, DOUBLE STRANDED
| Synonyms: | DNA DS |
| Computer Code: | DNA |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (gold or red top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Negative: <30 IU/mL Borderline: 30-50 IU/mL Moderately Positive: 50-300 IU/mL Strongly Positive: >300 IU/mL |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | Weekly |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86225 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |