DNase-B Antibody

Alternate Names Deoxyribonuclease B Antibody
Ordering Recommendation Confirm current or recent infection with group A Streptococcus in patients suspected of having a nonsuppurative complication such as acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) or acute rheumatic fever (ARF). DNase-B Antibody and Streptolysin O Antibody (ASO) are generally ordered concurrently.
Specimen
 Serum
Container Type Red/Yellow Top Tube

Reference Range See patient report
Stability 8 days
Transport Temp Refrigerate 2°-8°C
Instructions None
Performing Lab Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Reference Lab Test Code: 256
Days Performed Tues-Sat
Report Available 2-5 days
NY State Available Yes
LOINC Code 5133-4
CPT Code 86215