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Department of Immunology

Notes

  • Useful in the diagnosis of drug induced lupus.
  • Test performed at PRU, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.

Sample Requirements

Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)

Adult

5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube

Paediatric

1ml Serum Sample

Turnaround Times

21 days

Time limit for add-on

3 days

Reference Ranges

Normal result: <40 U/mL

Information:

Updated: January 2025