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Lab Test Dictionary

Comprehensive Myositis Autoantibody Profile


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Oklahoma MRF Clinical Immunology (OMRF)


Epic ID

LAB09138

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

8 Weeks


Collection Information

Specimen Required

(Two) 2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Refrigerate specimen immediately after collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Test Volume Required

(Two) 2 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

(Two) 1 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Keep specimen refrigerated until clotted to centrifuge and separate the serum. Complete a Oklahoma MRF Clinical Immunology Lab requisition and submit with specimens room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. If collected on a Friday or over the weekend or holiday, hold specimen in refrigerator until next available shipping day.


Included Tests

Jo-1, PL7, PL12, EJ, OJ, SRP, Mi-2, PMScl, Ku, Ro60, U1RNP, p155/140 (TIF1g), MJ (NXP2) and caDM140 (MDAS).


CPT Codes

83516 (x15)


Revised

07-25-19

Initials

SL