Test Code DSDNWR Double Stranded DNA (dsDNA) Antibody IgG by Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI) with reflex to IFA using Crithidia

Additional Codes

EPIC: LAB5257

Pathology Laboratory

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) using Crithidia luciliae

Performed:

MFI: Monday - Friday
IFA: Monday and Thursday

Analytical Time:

4 hours

Preferred Collection Container:

SST (Serum Separator)

Also Acceptable Collection Container:

Red (No Additive)

Collection Information:

Collect blood in a serum separator or red top tube.

Transport Information:

Centrifuge and aliquot 0.25 mL into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.15 mL of serum (approximately 0.3 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit).

Unacceptable Conditions:

Hemolysis

Stability

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days - Preferred

Frozen Stability:

30 days

Ambient Stability:

4 hours

86225; if reflex negative, add 86255, if reflex positive, add 86256