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 Type
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