Antistreptococcal Deoxyribonuclease-B Antibody

Antistreptococcal Deoxyribonuclease-B Antibody is a topic covered in the Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests.

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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.

AgeNormal Results
0–5 yrLess than 250 units
6–17 yrLess than 375 units
18 yr and olderLess 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.

AgeNormal Results
0–5 yrLess than 250 units
6–17 yrLess than 375 units
18 yr and olderLess than 300 units

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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