ds DNA Antibody
Immunology
Sample and container requirements
Serum
Minimum volume required
4 ml Blood
Special requirements
none
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Store at 4oC
Turnaround time
5 days
Reference range
Negative = <10 U/mL Weak positive = 10-15 U/mL Positive = >15 U/mL
Clinical guidance
Antibodies to double stranded DNA are strongly associated with SLE https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/anti-dsdna
Notes
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026