ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0099592: Jo-1 Antibody, IgG |
| Test Mnemonic: ANTI-JO | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Multi-Analyte Fluorescent Detection
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or other body fluids. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from the cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
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#ExistRefRange> 29 AU/mL or less: Negative 30-40 AU/mL: Equivocal 41 AU/mL or greater: Positive *ExistRefRange> |
| Note: | |
| Presence of Jo-1 antibody is found in patients with pure polymyositis, pure dermatomyositis, or myositis associated with another rheumatic disease or with interstitial lung disease. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86235 |