Dermatomyositis Autoantibody Panel

Specimen:

Test Code

YDERMP

Specimen Name

Dermatomyositis Autoantibody Panel

Collect

1-SST

Submit

4 mLs (Min: 3 mLs) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 4 mL to a standard transport tube.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, icteric, heat-treated, or contaminated specimens.

Stability

Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 2 weeks; Frozen 1 year

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoprecipitation / Qualitative Immunoblot / Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) / Qualitative Particle-Based Multianalyte Technology (PMAT)

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

7-16 days

CPT Codes

  • 83516 x6
  • 86039

Components

Antibodies included: Mi-2, P155/140, SAE1, MDA5, NXP2, TIF1-gamma, ANA

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