Sample type: Serum

Test name: Crithidia for dsDNA antibodies

Condition / Indication: Investigation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Special precautions & notes: Please see dsDNA antibodies

Reference range: Positive or Negative

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 2ml

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Immunology

Section: Autoimmunity/Allergy

Turnaround time: 14 working days

Method:

Immunofluorescence

Further information: EQA: UK NEQAS Nuclear and Related Antibodies