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DNAase B Antibody
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ADAB |
| Performed by | Quest at Specialty laboratories |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Nephelometry |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Separate serum and freeze at -20C. Order Quest # 256. |
| Units | U/mL |
| Normal range | <187 U/mL |
| Synonyms | Anti-streptococcal DNAase B; anti-DNAase B; Deoxyribonuclease antibody; Strepdornase antibody; |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated: 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 2 months. |
| Turn around times | Performed Monday-Friday. Turnaround time 4-7 days. |
| Additional information | Clinical Significance: Dnase-B Antibody is useful in patients with group A streptococcal infection. DNase-B Antibody may persist for as long as three months. |
| LOINC code | 14207-5 |
| Last Updated | 11/20/2010 11:22:51 AM |
| Entry Number | 317 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667