Jo-1 ANTIBODY
ITEM ID
S080
Item Name
Jo-1 ANTIBODY
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Rheumatologist, Chest Physician
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Autoimmune disorders
Test Status
Active
Jo-1 ANTIBODY
Specimen
2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Method:
EIA
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
Jo-1 antibodies are a marker of Polymyositis & occur most commonly in Myositis patients who also have Interstitial lung disease. The antibodies are detected in 50% patients with Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis & Symmetrical polyarthritis.
Doctor Specialty:
Rheumatologist, Chest Physician
Disease:
Autoimmune disorders
Components::
Department:
IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required.