Test Overview
RIPA, EIA
Assist in the diagnosis of dermatomyositis, polymyositis and the anti-synthetase syndrome as well as characterization of various subsets of these disorders and prognostic information.
Test Details
25 days
- Jo-1 Antibody
- Mi-2 Antibody
- PL-12 Antibody
- PL-7 Antibody
- EJ Antibody
- OJ Antibody
- SRP Antibody
- Ku Antibody
- U2 RNP Antibody
- PM-Scl Antibody
- MDA5 Antibody
- NXP2 Antibody
- TIF1 Antibody
- SSA-52 kd IgG Antibody
- U1 RNP Antibody
- Fibrillarin U3 RNP Antibody
- Myositis Specific Antibodies (MSA)
- SAE-1 Antibody
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in TWO (2) Red top or SST tubes. Centrifuge within an hour, and aliquot serum into a screw capped, plastic vial. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated.
Test requires a large volume of serum. It will be canceled if a minimum of 4 mLs of serum are not received. Please collect TWO (2) 6.0 mL red tops or SST's for this test alone.
Additional Information
Panel includes SAE-1, Jo-1, Mi-2, PL-12, PL-7, EJ, OJ, SRP, Ku, U2 RNP, PM-Scl, MDA5, NXP2, TIF1, SSA 52 kD IgG, U1 RNP, and Fibrillarin U3 RNP. Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories; performed by Esoterix Endocrinology