Test directory: Anti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)(RDL)

Ordering Code 8308
Test Name Anti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)(RDL)
Alias Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5
clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis antibody
140 kd (CADM-140)
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Red (Plain)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Handling Instructions Testing is performed at Esoterix Inc. ESECF# 173
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, Bacterial contamination,
Lipemic specimen, Icteric specimen, Non-serum specimen types
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 - 21 days
Methodology Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Reference Lab  Rheumatology Diagnostics Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Anti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)(RDL) ALL See report.