dsDNA Antibodies

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Specialised Serology & Proteins

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.

Laboratory

Specialised Serology & Proteins

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: 23/09/2026