What Is dsDNA in a Blood Test and What Does It Indicate?
Aug 22, 2025 · Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) is the fundamental genetic material found in nearly every human cell. It carries the instructions for building and operating an organism, forming the blueprint of …
Anti-dsDNA antibodies - Wikipedia
Anti-dsDNA antibodies are incredibly specific for SLE, with studies quoting nearly 100%, and are therefore used in the diagnosis of SLE. Higher titres of anti-dsDNA antibodies are more suggestive of …
Understanding Your Lupus Lab Test Results: ANA, Anti-dsDNA, and …
Oct 23, 2024 · Tests like the antinuclear antibody (ANA) and anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) are important tools for doctors to evaluate how active a person’s lupus is and to determine the best …
Know the facts about your dsDNA antibody - Connected Rheumatology
Jun 15, 2021 · Most lupus patients are familiar with the dsDNA antibody blood test. Like the ANA result, it is a blood test most closely related to lupus. Occasionally a positive dsDNA result can be seen in …
Explanation of dsDNA Blood Test Results - HRF
Instead of the immune system, however, the dsDNA test targets genetic materials that are found in each nucleus that could damage tissues and organs. It may be used for an initial diagnosis or it can be …
096339: Anti-dsDNA (Double-stranded) Antibodies | Labcorp
Antibodies to DNA, either single- or double-stranded, are found primarily in systemic lupus erythematosus, and are important, but not necessary or sufficient for diagnosing that condition. Such …
Antibodies to double-stranded (ds)DNA, Sm, and U1 RNP
Oct 24, 2025 · Selected antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), including anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) and anti-Sm, are highly specific for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Understanding Anti-dsDNA Antibodies: Essential for Lupus Diagnosis
Anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies (commonly referred to as Anti-dsDNA antibodies) are a specific type of autoantibody that plays a crucial role in diagnosing autoimmune diseases, particularly …
Double stranded DNA antibody - Pathology Tests Explained
This test measures the amount of antibody to double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (anti-dsDNA) that may be present in the blood. Anti-dsDNA is an autoantibody, produced when a person's immune …
Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) Antibodies, IgG, Serum - Mayo Clinic ...
In 2019, the European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology published classification criteria for SLE (1) which includes antibodies to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) as an …