Test Overview
Test Methodology

EIA

Test Usage

Anti-MDA5 antibodies are present in 7-35% of adult DM. Features consist of absent or mild muscle symptoms (CADM); associated with rapidly progressive ILD; specific mucocutaneous features of skin ulcerations and papules; higher risk of oral ulcerations and arthritis.

Test Details
Analytic Time

7 days

Soft Order Code
LMDA5
MiChart Code
Anti-MDA5
Synonyms
  • Anti-MDA5
  • MDA-5 (P140) (CADM-140)
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Labcorp (Exoterix # 520002)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Additional Information

Test sent to Labcorp Dublin; performed by Esoterix Endocrinology

Billing
CPT Code
83520
Fee Code
AA298