DNase B Antibodies
| Sunquest Code: | DNSB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3974 | Epic Name: | Dnase B Antibody |
| Synonyms: | Group A Streptococcal DNase B; DNase Antibody; Anti Dnase B Antibodies; ADNB | ||
| Methodology: | Nephelometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma or severely hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50220 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Confirm current or recent infection with group A Streptococcus in patients suspected of having a nonsuppurative complication, such as acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) or acute rheumatic fever. |
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