Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR94723Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Dermatomyositis Autoantibody Panel
Also known as: DERM PAN
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
May be useful for evaluation of patients with characteristic cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis with or without muscle weakness.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
7 targets
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA), HEp-2, IgGMDA5 (CADM-140) AbMi-2 (nuclear helicase protein) AntibodyNXP2 (Nuclear matrix protein-2) AbP155/140 AntibodySAE1 (SUMO activating enzyme) AbTIF-1 gamma (155 kDa) Ab
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 18485-3
- 107945-8
- 48767-8
- 21424-7
- 49311-4
Result Turnaround Time
7-18 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to ARUP standard transport tube.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, icteric, heat‑treated, or contaminated specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |