MyoMarker 3 Plus Profile (RDL)

Test Code

13950

CPT Codes
83516 (x8), 86235 (x9)<br><strong>Restricted Client Code</strong>

Includes

Anti-PM/Sci-100 Ab; Anti-MDA5 Ab (CADM-140); Anti-NXP-2 Ab; Anti-TIF-1gamma Ab; Anti-SAE1 Ab, IgG; Anti-SRP Ab; Anti-U3 RNP (Fibrillarin Ab); Anti-U2 RNP Ab; Anti-Mi-2 Ab; Anti-PL-7 Ab; Anti-PL-12 Ab; Anti-EJ Ab; Anti-OJ Ab; Anti-Ku Ab; Anti-Jo-1 Ab; Anti-U1 RNP Ab; Anti-SS-A 52kD Ab, IgG

Preferred Specimen

5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Instructions

Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days

Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) • RIPA gel radiography

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies; Report available: 15-22 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

The MyoMarker 3 Plus Profile can be used to assist in the diagnosis of dermatomyositis, polymyositis and the anti-synthetase syndrome. Furthermore, it allows characterization of various subsets of these disorders and offers prognostic information.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.