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Specimen Collection Guidelines

Blood Draw Laboratories at MUSC

MUSC Requisitions and Supply Requests

Lab Supply Requests

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB648 Double Stranded DNA Antibody

Additional Codes:

ADNA

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

Pediatric Collection:

One Gold or Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. Serum may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8C. For longer storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Same day as performed.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.2 ml serum

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

Result Interpretation
< 4 IU/mL Negative
5 - 9 IU/mL Indeterminate

> 10 IU/mL

 Positive

Interpretive Data:

Performed by Multiplex Flow Immunoassay.