Local code : ENAS
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
5-10 mL
Sample Processing in Laboratory
Usual
Sample Preparation
Usual
Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Stored at 4oC
ENA Antibody: JO-1
General Information
Anti-Jo-1 antibodies are specific for adults with autoimmune myositis and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The antinuclear antibody result is usually negative although a faint cytoplasmic staining may be seen.
Patient Preparation
None
Notes
None Given
Reference Range
Negative
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
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EQA Status:
NEQAS eqa scheme for nuclear and related antigens