The MyoMarker 3 Plus Profile can be used to assist in the diagnosis of dermatomyositis, polymyositis and the anti-synthetase syndrome. Furthermore, it allows characterization of various subsets of these disorders and offers prognostic information.
Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tubes x 2
Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days
Ambient - 7 days
Frozen - 60 days
Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x 1
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
RIPA Gel Radiography
<20 Units (Negative)