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Test Code MSAES Myositis Specific Antibody Evaluation, Serum


Ordering Guidance


This test is appropriate for patients presenting with proximal muscle weakness, elevated muscle enzymes (eg, creatine kinase), and/or suggestive cutaneous features (eg, heliotrope rash, Gottron’s papules) consistent with myositis and related disorders. This test can assist in classifying IIM subtypes (eg, dermatomyositis, anti-synthetase syndrome, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, or inclusion body myositis. It may be useful in distinguishing idiopathic inflammatory myopathy from overlapping connective tissue diseases (CTDs). For patients with suspicion of overlap syndromes with CTDs additional myositis-associated antibody testing may be warranted beyond this panel.



Additional Testing Requirements


In patients with atypical or non-classical presentations testing for some myositis associated antibodies may be considered including anti-U1-snRNP, PM/Scl, Ro52 or Ro60.



Necessary Information


Provide the following information:

-Relevant clinical information

-Ordering provider name, phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.

Useful For

Accurately diagnosing, classifying, and managing idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) by identifying subtype-specific biomarkers that guide prognosis and treatment

 

Enabling early detection of IIM, particularly in atypical or severe cases, and reducing diagnostic uncertainty for personalized care

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
EJS EJ Ab, S No Yes
HMGCR HMG-CoA Reductase Ab, S Yes Yes
JO1 Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S Yes Yes
MDA5S MDA5 Ab, S No Yes
MI2S Mi2 Ab, S No Yes
MYSI Myositis Specific Ab Interp, S No Yes
NXP2S NXP2 Ab, S No Yes
OJS OJ Ab, S No Yes
PL12S PL12 Ab, S No Yes
PL7S PL7 Ab, S No Yes
SAE1S SAE1 Ab, S No Yes
SRPIS SRP IFA Screen, S No Yes
TIFGS TIF1G Ab, S No Yes

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
SRPBS SRP Immunoblot, S No No
SRPTS SRP IFA Titer, S No No

Testing Algorithm

If the indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) pattern suggests signal recognition particle (SRP) antibody, then the SRP IFA titer and SRP54 immunoblot will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

EJS, MDA5S, MI2S, NXP2S, OJS, PL12S, PL7S, SAE1S, TIFGS: Bead-Based Multi-Analyte Immunoassay

JO1: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

SRPIS, SRPTS: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

HMGCR: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)

SRPBS: Immunoblot (IB)

MYSI: Technical Interpretation

Reporting Name

Myositis Specific Ab Eval, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-Treated Reject

Reference Values

Test ID

Reporting Name

Methodology*

Reference Value

MYSI

Myositis Specific Ab Interp, S

Technical interpretation

Interpretive report

EJS

EJ Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

HMGCR

HMG-CoA Reductase Ab, S

CIA

<20.0

JO1

Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S

MFI

<1.0 U

MDA5S

MDA5 Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

MI2S

Mi2 Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

NXP2S

NXP2 Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

OJS

OJ Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

PL12S

PL12 Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

PL7S

PL7 Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

SAE1S

SAE1 Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

SRPIS

SRP IFA Screen, S

IFA

Negative

TIFGS

TIF1G Ab, S

PMAT

Negative

 

*Methodology abbreviations:

Bead-based multi-analyte immunoassay (PMAT)

Multiplex flow immunoassay (MFI)

Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA)

Chemiluminescence immunoassay (CIA)

Immunoblot (IB)

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86255 x10

82397

86235

84182-SRPBS (if appropriate)

86256-SRPTS (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MSAES Myositis Specific Ab Eval, S In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
607414 HMG-CoA Reductase Ab, S 93493-5
622115 Myositis Specific Ab Interp, S 69048-7
622112 TIF1G Ab, S In Process
622114 SAE1 Ab, S In Process
622108 PL7 Ab, S 33772-5
622109 PL12 Ab, S 33771-7
622074 OJ Ab, S 45152-6
622110 NXP2 Ab, S In Process
622113 Mi2 Ab, S 18485-3
622111 MDA5 Ab, S In Process
621604 EJ Ab, S 45149-2
JO1 Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S 33571-1
603540 SRP IFA Screen, S 97562-3