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Anti-Myositis Antibodies

Ordering information:

Myositis antibodies include tests for antibodies to Mi-2, Ku, PM-Scl(100), PM-Scl(75), Jo-1, SRP, PL-7, PL-12, EJ, OJ, and TRIM21(Ro52). 

Alternate names:
Myositis Antibodies
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
MSA
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Plain Tube with gelPlain Tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7 days
Reference Interval:

Negative/Weak Positive/Positive

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW