Myositis Antibody Extended Screen Panel

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General Information

Lab Name
Myositis Antibody Extended Screen Panel
Lab Code
MYOAB2
Epic Ordering
Myositis Antibody Extended Screen Panel
Description

The battery MYOAB2 includes 15 different myositis related antibodies. Samples with Borderline or Positive results are confirmed with an alternate method.

Autoimmune forms of myositis are associated with a variety of autoantibodies. These antibodies have a low sensitivity, but high specificity for the condition. Screening for multiple antibodies increases the overall sensitivity of the testing.

Synonyms
anti-TIF1-γ, EJ, Jo-1, Jo1, Ku, MDA5, Mi-2, Mi2, Myositis antibodies, Myositis antibody, Myositis specific autoantibodies (MSAs), nuclear matrix protein 2/MJ, NXP2, OJ, PL-12, PL-7, PL12, PL7, PM-1, Pm-Scl, Pm-Scl100, PM-Scl75, Pm/Scl, Ro-52, Ro52, SAE1, Signal recognition protein, SRP, SSA/Ro 52, TIF1 gamma, TIF1-gamma, transcription intermediary factor 1-gamma
Components

Interpretation

Method

Euroimmun Line Blot

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

12 mL blood in 2 RED TOP or 2 GOLD SST tube

Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 5 mL serum
minimum: 5 mL serum

Processing

Processing

Separate serum and freeze.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Frequency
Twice per week, results same day
Available STAT?
Note: If requested STAT the ordering physician MUST call the Laboratory Medicine Resident on-call for approval.

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
83516x14, 86235
LOINC
18727-8
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3716