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.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
14 - 21 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 an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. EDTA plasma is also acceptable.
This test is restricted to Neurology and Rheumatology OUTPATIENTS only per Lab Formulary Committee. If requested by another service, they need to contact Dr Jeffrey Warren, Medical Director of Sendouts for permission. And the test will need to be ordered as a Miscellaneous Sendout in MiChart if approved.
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 Labcorp Dublin; performed by Esoterix Endocrinology