Test Code ADNAR DNA Double-Stranded (dsDNA) Antibodies with Reflex, IgG, Serum
Useful For
Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for systemic lupus erythematosus with additional testing by indirect immunofluorescence to clarify cases of borderline enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay results
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
CRITH | dsDNA Ab by Crithidia IFA, IgG, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) result is borderline, then the dsDNA by immunofluorescence will be performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
dsDNA Ab with Reflex, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<30.0 IU/mL (negative)
30.0-75.0 IU/mL (borderline)
>75.0 IU/mL (positive)
Negative is considered normal.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86225
86225-CRITH (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ADNAR | dsDNA Ab with Reflex, IgG, S | 33799-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ADNAR | dsDNA Ab with Reflex, IgG, S | 33799-8 |
NY State Approved
YesMethod Name
ADNAR: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CRITH: Indirect Immunofluorescence
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.