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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Test Includes
Anti-DNA (double-stranded) antibodies; antinuclear antibodies; complement C3
Expected Turnaround Time
2 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 2 days |
Refrigerated | 3 days |
Frozen | 7 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Test Details
Methodology
See individual tests.
Reference Interval
See individual tests.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006981 | Autoimmune Profile | 096343 | Anti-DNA (DS) Ab Qn | IU/mL | 5130-0 | |
| 006981 | Autoimmune Profile | 006453 | Complement C3, Serum | mg/dL | 4485-9 | |
| 006981 | Autoimmune Profile | 164862 | ANA Direct | 8061-4 |
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