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Test Code ADNASM Anti-DNase B Titer, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo ADNAS
Epic ID LAB220

 

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation:

Fasting: 8 hours, preferred but not required

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  7 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Nephelometry

Useful For

Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection using anti-DNase B titer

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reference Values

<5 years: ≤250 U/mL

5-17 years ≤375 U/mL

≥18 years: ≤300 U/mL

CPT Code Information

86215