Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

ds DNA Antibodies

Synonyms

dsDNA
Double stranded DNA

External Price (excl. GST)

25.66

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

200uL Serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Batched approximately monthly

Method

RIA

Reference interval

< 7 IU/mL  (less than 10 IU/mL is less specific).

Uncertainty of measurement

10%