DNA (ds) Antibodies

DNA (ds) Antibodies

Patient Preparation Overnight fasting is preferred

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

• Refrigerated 24 hrs,
• -20oC Long term

Reject Criteria

• Gross hemolysis
• Hyperlipemia

Methodology ELISA

Clinical Significance High levels of antibody to double stranded DNA are found in active systemic lupus erythematosus, but are uncommon in other autoimmune diseases

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