DNA Antibodies

Test/Investigation

DNA Antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

IU/mL

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

dsDNA Antibodies; Crithidia

Indications

Seen in 70 - 90% of patients with SLE and tend to correlate with disease activity. NB false positives can be seen in e.g. chronic active hepatitis

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 working days

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH