Mayo code FMMPP The MyoMarker Panel 3 Plus 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.
Specimen Sources
Blood, ArterialBlood, CapillaryBlood, Central LineBlood, Venous
Specimen Types
Blood
Container
Red Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: Red Top Tube or Gold top tube Specimen: 5 mL serum (4 mL min)
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
7 Days Room Temperature 14 Days Refrigerated 60 Days Frozen
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); RIPA Gel Radiography