Myositis blots

Test/Investigation

Myositis blots(Mi, Ku, PM-Scl100, PM-Scl75,JO-1, SRP, PL7,PL-12, EJ and OJ)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Indications

This test contains a panel of 11 antigens associated with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (polymyositis, dermatomyositis, idiopathic myositis, anti-synthetase syndrome and overlap syndrome.) It can be performed on request following HEp2 result.

Comments/Precautions

Discussion with immunology.

Sample type

Serum

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative