Antistreptococcal Deoxyribonuclease-B Antibody
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
ADNase-B, AntiDNase-B titer, antistreptococcal DNase-B titer, streptodornase.
Rationale
To assist in identifying a recent group A streptococcal infection by identification of antibodies.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Nephelometry.
Age | Normal Results |
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0–5 yr | Less than 250 units |
6–17 yr | Less than 375 units |
18 yr and older | Less than 300 units |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
ADNase-B, AntiDNase-B titer, antistreptococcal DNase-B titer, streptodornase.
Rationale
To assist in identifying a recent group A streptococcal infection by identification of antibodies.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Nephelometry.
Age | Normal Results |
---|---|
0–5 yr | Less than 250 units |
6–17 yr | Less than 375 units |
18 yr and older | Less than 300 units |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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