Dermatomyositis Autoantibody Panel
| Abbrev Code: | DMYOPN | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6956 | Order Name: | Dermatomyositis Panel |
| Methodology: | Immunoprecipitation, Immunoblot | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83516 x6 | ||
| Test Includes: | Mi-2 (nuclear helicse protein) Antibody, P155/140 (TIF1-gamma) Antibody; SAE1 (SUMO activating enzyme) Antibody; MDA5 (CADM-140) Antibody; NXP-2 (Nuclear matrix protein-2) Antibody; TIF1-gamma (TIF1-y) Antibody | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 7-18 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, icteric heat-treated or contaminated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection, 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3001782 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Evaluation of patients with characteristic cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis with or without muscle weakness. |
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