Mi-2 antibodies
Clinical Background:
Mi-2 antibody is seen in 25% of adults with dermatomyositis, in 10-15% of patients with juvenile dermatomyositis and in less than 1% of patients with polymyositis. MI-2 antibodies are generally of ...
Mi-2 antibody is seen in 25% of adults with dermatomyositis, in 10-15% of patients with juvenile dermatomyositis and in less than 1% of patients with polymyositis. MI-2 antibodies are generally of high titre, and show no variation during the course of the disease or its treatment.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Immunology
Immunology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Serum
Serum
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Serum
Serum
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Minimum Volume Adult:
1 ml
1 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Freq Analysis:
Weekly
Weekly
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Add On Test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to
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Quality Assurance:
IfQ Antibodies in AutoImmune Myopathies
IfQ Antibodies in AutoImmune Myopathies
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Routine Contact Name:
Autoimmunity Lab
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 1890
0191 282 1890
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Routine Email: