Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Panel.
Test Mnemonic
MYOSPL
CPT Codes
- 83516 - QTY (7)
- 86235 - QTY (1)
- 84182 - QTY (4)
Includes
- Jo-1 Antibody, IgG
- PL-7 (threonyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- PL-12 (alanyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- EJ (glycyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- SRP (Signal Recognition Particle) Ab
- OJ (isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- Mi-2 (nuclear helicase protein) Antibody
- P155/140 Antibody
- SAE1 (SUMO activating enzyme) Antibody
- MDA5 (CADM-140) Antibody
- NXP-2 (Nuclear matrix protein-2) Ab
- TIF-1 gamma (155 kDa) Antibody
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Split serum into two 1 mL aliquots using standard aliquot tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Note: Total minimum is 1 mL. Requires 0.5 mL per aliquot tube. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 - 19 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoblot (IB), Qualitative | |
| Immunoprecipitation | |
| Semi-Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay |
Special Info
Hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, or icteric specimens will be rejected. Heat-treated or contaminated specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.