ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Myositis-Specific Panel (15 Antibodies) : 2005176

Mnemonic: MYOSIT PAN

Methodology: Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay/Immunoprecipitation
Performed: Varies
Reported: 14-17 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells. Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL) Also acceptable: Plasma.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Antibodies: Mi-2, PL-12, PL-7, EJ, OJ, Ku, U2 snRNP, SRP, PM/Scl, Jo-1, SSA-52 kd, P140, P155/140, U1 snRNP, U3 RNP Fibrillarin
CPT Code(s): 86235 x3; 83516 x12
Cross References: Mi-2 Antibody (Myositis-Specific Panel (15 Antibodies))