Pathology Handbook

Anti Myositis antibodies

Alternative Names:

Myositis antibodies
Anti Mi-2
Mi-2 antibodies
Anti-Ku
Ku antibodies
Anti-Pm/Scl(75&100)
Pm/Scl antibodies
Anti-Jo-1
Jo-1
Anti-SRP
SRP antibodies
Anti-PL7
PL7
Anti- PL-12
PL-12
antibodies
Anti-EJ
EJ antibodies
Anti-OJ
OJ antibodies
TIF1-gamma
MDA5
NXP2
SAE1
TRIM21(R0-52) antibodies.

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MYOAB

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

9 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

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, TIF1-gamma, MDA5, NXP2, SAE1. Please specify on request slip if TRIM21 (Ro52) is required for reporting.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Use Esky from Northern Health to Alfred

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

Additional Notes:

Resulting: Report scanned to PathNet by Haematology/Immunology Scientist