Myositis Antibody Panel MGH Order Code: MYOPNL 
    Site
 
MGH
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB45170
 
    Local Code
 
MYOPNL
 
    Specimen
 
BLOOD
 
    Container
 
Gold top tube, plain, gel, 5 ml
 
    Collection Instructions
 
Draw blood in a gel barrier (SST) tube. Plain red top tube is also acceptable.
 
    Turnaround Time
 
7-10 days (Batched weekly)
 
    Test Usage
 
Used to evaluate patients for Myositis-Specific Antibodies and (MSA) and Myositis-Associated Antibodies (MAA).
 
    Reference Range
 
Anti-PL-7 Ab, Anti-PL-12 Ab, Anti-EJ Ab, Anti-OJ Ab, Anti-SRP Ab, Anti-Mi-2-Ab, Anti-Ro-52 Ab, Anti-cN-1 Ab, Anti-Ku Ab, Anti-SAE Ab, Anti-PM/SCL-75 Ab,  Anti-PM/SCL-100 Ab, Anti-NXP-2 Ab, Anti-MDA-5 Ab, Anti-TIF-1-Gamma Ab, Anti-Jo-1 Ab
Reference Range: No bands present
 
    Department
 
IMMUNOLOGY
 
    Methodology
 
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); RIPA Gel Radiography
 
    Rejection Criteria
 
Gross hemolysis, gross icterus, gross lipemia. Sample types other than serum.
 
    Send Out
 
No
 
    Stability
 
Serum: Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days.
 
    Category
 
CORE
 
    Last Update
 
5/9/2023 11:01:27