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Test Category: Immunology

Investigation Name:dsDNA (Crithidia Luciliae)

Alias or Abbreviation:Crithidia, CLIFT

Intro:

Indication: Diagnosis of SLE Further information: NOTE: Test is a reflex for new positive dsDNA Quantification only

Requestable Seperately?No

Minimum Sample Volume:1mL

Test Code:CLDA

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)

Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative

Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

EQA Scheme:Yes

Further information:Reflex for new positive dsDNA Quantification only

Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net

Methodology:Indirect Immunofluorescence

UKAS Reference Number:Awaiting assessment

Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton