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Double stranded DNA antibodies
EPIC
ANA/dsDNA/ENA
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Only performed if ANA positive. Levels of dsDNA antibody may correlate with disease activity in SLE
Specimen requirement
ANA sample. Serological assays may be affected by icteric/lipaemic/haemolysed samples. These should be avoided if possible
Dispatch and handling instructions
Not applicable
Turnaround time
8 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes