Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Panel
| Abbrev Code: | PDMYOP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6957 | Order Name: | Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Panel |
| Methodology: | Immunopreceipitation, Multiplex bead assay; Immunoblot | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86235 x1, 83516 x7, 84182 x4 | ||
| Test Includes: | Jo-1 Antibody, IgG; Mi-2 (nuclear helicase protein) Antibody; PL-7 (threonyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody; PL-12 (alanyl-tRNA synthetase ) Antibody; P155/140 Antibody; EJ (glycyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody; SRP (Signal Recognition Particle) Antibody; OJ (isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody; SAE1 (SUMO activating enzyme) Antibody; MDA-5 (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: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 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 two 1 mL aliquots, two 0.5 mL aliquots minimum, within 2 hours of collection. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated and 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3001783 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Evaluation of patients with progressive proximal muscle weakness and/or cutaneous manifestations suggestive of dermatomyositis and/or associated connective tissue disease. |
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