Double Stranded DNA Antibody, EIA Method
| Order Code: | DSDNA |
| Order Form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube |
Minimum:
Adult - 5 mL red top tube
Pediatric - 2 mL red top tube
Testing
Schedule:
Weekly
Turn Around
Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
Negative Equivocal Mod Positive Strong Positive
< or equal to 200 201-300 301-800 > or equal to 801
Equivocal samples will be repeated twice.
Comments:
The results will be obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Lite™ ELISA.
Assay values obtained with different manufacturers' methods may not be
used interchangeably.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate serum 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
86225