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Method Name
RIPA and Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
MyoMarker Panel 2Specimen Type
VariesSubmit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerate in plastic vial.
Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and send 3 mL of EDTA plasma refrigerate in plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 180 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Clinical Information
1. Anti-Jo 1 Abs are found in subset of myositis patients characterized by interstitial lung disease, systemic polyarthritis, Raynaud’s Phenomena, fever and Mechanic’s Hand (anti-synthetase syndrome).
2. Anti-Jo 1 appears to be a marker for interstitial lung disease in polymyositis.
Reference Values
Mi-2, PL-12, PL-7, EJ, OJ, SRP, Ku, U2 snRNP
Reference Range: Negative
Anti-PM/Scl Ab, Anti-Jo-1 Ab
Reference Range: <20
EIA Interpretation:
Negative: <20 units
Weak Positive: 20 – 39 units
Moderate Positive: 40 – 80 units
Strong Positive: >80 units
Day(s) Performed
Batched weekly
Report Available
10 - 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
RDL Reference Laboratory, Inc.Test Classification
This panel was developed and its performance characteristics validated by RDL. There is no FDA approved assay for the above tests. As a lab developed test (LDT), approval or clearance by the FDA is not required. This test may be used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.CPT Code Information
83516/Mi-2
83516/PL-12
83516/PL-7
83516/EJ
83516/OJ
83516/SRP
83516/Ku
83516/U2 snRNP
83516/Anti-PM/Scl Ab
86235/Anti-Jo 1 Ab