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Test ID: ADNA DNA Double-Stranded Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

DNA Double-Stranded Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

 

Monitoring patients with documented SLE for flares in disease activity

Clinical Information

Double-stranded (ds, native) DNA (dsDNA) antibodies of the IgG class are an accepted criterion (American College of Rheumatology) for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).(1-3) dsDNA antibodies are detectable in approximately 85% of patients with untreated SLE, and are rarely detectable in other connective tissue diseases. Weakly positive results caused by low-avidity antibodies to dsDNA are not specific for SLE and can occur in a variety of diseases.

 

Testing for IgG antibodies to dsDNA is indicated in patients who have a positive test for antinuclear antibodies (ANA) along with signs and symptoms that are compatible with the diagnosis of SLE. If the ANA test is negative, there is no reason to test for antibodies to dsDNA.(2)

 

The levels of IgG antibodies to dsDNA in serum are known to fluctuate with disease activity in lupus erythematosus, often increasing prior to an increase in inflammation and decreasing in response to therapy.(1,2)

Interpretation

A positive test result for double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) antibodies is consistent with the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.

 

A reference range study conducted at the Mayo Clinic demonstrated that, within a cohort of healthy adults (n=120), no individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 (n=78) had detectable anti-dsDNA antibodies. Above the age of 60 (n=42), 11.9% of individuals (n=5) had a borderline result for dsDNA antibodies and 4.8% of individuals (n=2) had a positive result.

Analytic Time

1 day

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday; 4 p.m.

Clinical Reference

1. Tran T, Pisetsky D: Chapter 115. Detection of anti-DNA antibodies. In Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology. Seventh edition. Edited by B Detrick, R Hamilton, JD Folds. Washington, DC, ASM Press, 2006, pp 1027-1032

2. Kavanaugh A, Tomar R, Reveille J, et al: Guidelines for use of the antinuclear antibody test and tests for specific autoantibodies to nuclear antigens. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2000;124:71-81

3. Tan EM, Cohen AS, Fries JF, et al: The 1982 revised criteria for the classification of systemic lupus erythematosus. Arthritis Rheum 1982;25:1271-1277

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reference Values

<30.0 IU/mL (negative)

30.0-75.0 IU/mL (borderline)

>75.0 IU/mL (positive)

Negative is considered normal.

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86225

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ADNA DNA Double-Stranded Ab, IgG, S 33799-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
ADNA DNA Double-Stranded Ab, IgG, S 33799-8

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.

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