TEST ID CRITH DNA Double-Stranded (dsDNA) Antibodies by Crithidia luciliae IFA, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
dsDNA Ab by Crithidia IFA, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
Frozen | 21 days |
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86255
Useful For
Confirmation testing for dsDNA IgG antibodies in patients with clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus or at-risk for disease
This test should not be used independently for monitoring treatment response or establishing remission.