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Orderable Name CRTHT Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum (Non-Orderable)


Specimen Required


Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.

 

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL Serum

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.

 

Antibody titer testing for antibodies to double-stranded DNA using the Crithidia luciliae indirect immunofluorescence test is part of the evaluation of patients with clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or at-risk for disease

 

This test should not be used independently for the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE.

Method Name

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.

 

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat-treated Reject

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CRTHS / Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgG Antibodies, Crithidia luciliae Immunofluorescence Screen, Serum.

 

Negative (<1:10)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

CPT Code Information

86256