Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

08/22/2023

Notes

DNDSI # 37092

Replaced by

WMINU test DNDS

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

DNDSI

Ordering Code

3724220

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86255, plus 86256 if reflexed to titer, at additional cost

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

DNDS

Ordering Code

3000484

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86255

Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Performed
Sunday - Thursday
Legacy Code
DNDS
Example Report Negative
Example Report Positive

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum, Red top

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Samples other than serum

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology

Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
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Reference Range

Negative
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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