Laboratory Medicine Program


Autoantibody profile - anti-dsDNA,
(Anti-dsDNA (ELISA), Anti DNA (ELISA))

Clinical Decription:
Measurement of anti-dsDNA antibodies may aid in the diagnosis of SLE and in monitoring the course of drug therapy.
<br/><em>Dade Behring Anti-ds-DNA antibodies package insert</em>

Method: ELISA; Labotech

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Negative < 150 IU/mL Borderline 150-180 IU/mL Positive > 180 IU/mL

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): Weekly.

Turnaround Time: 20 days

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227