Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Double Stranded DNA antibody assay
Double Stranded DNA antibody assay
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Double Stranded DNA antibody assay |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | dsDNA |
| Profile | Double stranded DNA antibodies are only performed if ANA is positive. Referred for Crithidia antibody if dsDNA assay is positive. |
| Clinical Indication | Double stranded DNA antibodies are associated with SLE |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 10 days |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days (turnaround time maybe longer if referred for confirmatory Crithidia test) |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ |
| Reference Interval | See Service move to Hull 6/3/2023 document found in advice for requestor-Immunology |
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