Test Details
Mnemonic
DNDS
Ordering Code
3000484
CPT-4 Code(s)
86255
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes