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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Myositis
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 8-18 days
CPT Codes: 83516 x2; 84182 x4
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: May be useful for evaluation of patients with characteristic cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis with or without muscle weakness.
Link:
Dermatomyositis Autoantibody Panel
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
5mL Red w Gel |
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Deliver to lab immediately. Transport serum to performing laboratory refrigerated. |
Refrigerated |
Transport specimen Refrigerated to the Logistics Laboratory. |