MYOSITIS
MyoMarker 3 Profile
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5870
Synonyms:
MYOSI
Myositis Antibody Panel
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain Red or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
5 mL
Minimum Volume:
4 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 60 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric will be rejected.
2. Specimens other than serum will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86235x7 - Myositis Panel I - CPT Code 86235 (EAP 30221585)
83516x9 - Myositis Panel I - CPT Code 83516 (EAP 30121583)
Method:
Western Blot/Line Blot
Test Includes:
EJ, Ku, MI-2, OJ, PL-12, PL-7, SRP, Jo-1, TIF-1 gamma, MDA-5 (CADM-140), NXP-2, PM/Scl-100, SS-A 52kD, U1 RNP, U2 RNP, U3 RNP (Fibrillarin).