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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:
Serum tube with gelSerum 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
External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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