Jo-1 Antibody
Order Code:
JO1AB
Test Summary
The presence of Jo-1 antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of polymyositis and other related connective tissue diseases.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
JO1AB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1331
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86235
Billing Code
- 300523
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days