dsDNA Antibodies

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DDNA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4686

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Heparin tube (green top) is not suitable

Registration

If ANA and/or ENA is also requested register - ANA1 for LabPlus and ANA hold
Samples marked "High priority dsDNA antibodies" should be passed to biochemistry staff for testing within 24 hours.

Separating

If DsDNA only requested there is no need to send aliquot to Te Toka Tumai

Laboratory

Specialised Serology & Proteins

Test Adds Requirement

If test added after registration, add both ANA1 and HANA (ANA hold).

Sample Stability

10 days. All stabilities are if stored in the fridge. Test adds can be added after longer periods if samples have already been frozen.

Synonyms

Double-stranded DNA antibodies (dsDNA)

Turnaround Time

14 days

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 11/11/2026