DNA (ds) Antibody:
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Fasting Required: No
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 1-3 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Present in 80% to 90% of SLE cases. High levels of anti-dsDNA is strongly associated with lupus and is often significantly increased during or just prior to a flare-up. Anti-dsDNA is sometimes present with diseases such as chronic hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, infectious mononucleosis, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
Clinical Significance: dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
Alternative Name(s): dsDNA, Double-Stranded DNA Antibody, Native DNA, Anti-DNA, (dsDNA)