Method Name
Reference Laboratory
Aliases
DsDNA Antibody, IgG; DS-DNA; Double Stranded DNA; Native DNA, DS-DNA
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
After separation from clot, stable for 2 days at room temperature.
Special Instructions
dsDNA antibodies are screened using an ELISA assay. Positive results are titered by IFA. “None detected” correlates with an IFA titer of less than 1:10.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 1-5 days.
Reference Values
None detected