The double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) antibody test (INOVA) is an ELISA for the semi-quantitative detection of auto-antibodies to double-stranded DNA. Presence of these antibodies may be helpful in the diagnosis and monitoring of therapy for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
This assay has been calibrated against the Wo/80 dsDNA standard from the World Health Organization.
Results are reported in International Units/milliliter (IU/ml).