MyoMarker® 3 Plus Profile (RDL)
Also known as: Myo 3 Plus, Myo Marker 3 Plus, Myomarker 3 Plus, Myositis, Myositis Panel 3 Plus
Use
The MyoMarker 3 Plus Profile can be used to assist in the diagnosis of dermatomyositis, polymyositis and the anti-synthetase syndrome. Furthermore, it allows charcterization of various subsets of these disorders and offers prognostic information.
Special Instructions
Testing schedules can vary, and additional time might be required for confirmatory or reflex tests. It's critical to separate serum from cells within one hour of collection and transfer it to a transport tube before shipping. Ensure specimen stability by following storage instructions.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. However, it has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which may limit its use in certain clinical settings. It is crucial to interpret results in conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic procedures.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 520085
- 33771-7
- 45149-2
- 45152-6
- 33921-8
- 18485-3
- 96501-2
- 103691-2
- 105528-4
- 101220-2
- 101221-0
- 18484-6
- 70257-1
- 57662-9
- 68549-5
- 49963-2
- 35333-4
- 33772-5
Result Turnaround Time
14-21 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
4 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |