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HelpTest Code LAB770A Jo-1 Antibodies
Intended Use
Intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies directed to Jo-1 in human serum and plasma (Li-heparin, EDTA) as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of polymyositis / dermatomyositis in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Methodology
Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
SPH
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: SST
Acceptable Container Type: Red Top-Plain, LT Green/Mint Top-LiHep, Purple Top-EDTA
Please send refrigerated.
Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: <8 hrs
Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Frozen: >2 weeks
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86235
Day(s) Tests Setup
Monday-Friday