Anti Native DNA

Test Name

Anti - Native DNA

Alternate Description

DNA Antibodies Double Stranded

LIS Code

ADSD

Availability

Once a week.

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or .7 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

Anti Native DNA

Special Handling Instructions

DO NOT FREEZE.

Specimen Stability

48 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Stat Availability

Not

Test Results

Numerical Value