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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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Test
Antibody to ds-DNA
CategoryImmunology
Code
DNAQ
Referral code
RHH
Test information
High levels are associated with active SLE. Low positive levels may be seen in quiescent SLE, RA, and other autoimmune conditions and must be correlated clinically.
Special requirements
Plasma or Serum
Tube type
SST, Plain or Lithium Heparin
Gold, red and green top tubes
Assay frequency
Twice weekly
TAT GP/Outpatient
up to 7 days. Urgent assay is available.
Referral lab
Immunology Russells Hall Hospital
Page last updated: 11 January 2022