Test Code CRTHT Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum (Non-Orderable)
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.
Antibody titer testing for antibodies to double-stranded DNA using the Crithidia luciliae indirect immunofluorescence test is part of the evaluation of patients with clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or at-risk for disease
This test should not be used independently for the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
dsDNA Ab IFA Titer, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.
Negative (<1:10)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test 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
86256
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRTHT | dsDNA Ab IFA Titer, IgG, S | 58466-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 623427 | dsDNA Ab IFA Titer, IgG, S | 58466-4 |