Polymyositis Panel
Test Mnemonic
POLMYO
CPT Codes
- 83516 - QTY (5)
- 86235 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Jo-1 (Histidyl-tRNA Synthetase) Ab, IgG
- PL-7 (threonyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- PL-12 (alanyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- EJ (glycyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
- SRP (Signal Recognition Particle) Ab
- OJ (isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase) Antibody
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Split the serum into two 1 mL aliquots using standard aliquot tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Note: Total minimum volume is 1 mL. Requires 0.5 mL per aliquot tube. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Turnaround Time
8 - 19 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoprecipitation | |
| Semi-Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay |
Special Info
Hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, or icteric specimens will be rejected. Heat-treated or contaminated specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test may be useful for the evaluation of patients with progressive proximal muscle weakness and antisynthetase syndrome.