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HelpTest Code NDNA DNA AB DOUBLE STRANDED
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | NDNA |
| EPIC | LAB648 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The evaluation of patients with suspected systemic rheumatic disease, especially systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence (IF)
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, result will be titered to endpoint.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Report Available
1-3 Days
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Spin specimen, separate from clot within 2 hours and send refrigerated.
2. If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen FROZEN in plastic vial on dry ice.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 48 Hours
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86225 | Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Antibody, Native or Double Stranded | |
| 86256 | Fluorescent Noninfectious Agent Antibody, Titer, Each Antibody | if indicated |
Keywords
ANTIBODY TO DS-DNA
ANTIBODY TO NATIVE DNA (N-DNA)
ANTI-DNA
ANTI-DS (ANTI DOUBLE-STRANDED) DNA
DNA CRITHIDIA
DNA DOUBLE-STRANDED (DS-DNA) ANTIBODY
DNA, ANTI
DOUBLE STRAND DNA
FARR TEST
LE (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS) PREP
LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (LE) PREP
NATIVE DNA
SLE (SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS)
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE)
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
5131-8
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube