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

Ordering Code8308
Test NameAnti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)(RDL)
AliasAnti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5
clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis antibody
140 kd (CADM-140)
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerRed (Plain)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsSeparate 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 InstructionsTesting is performed at Esoterix Inc. ESECF# 173
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Bacterial contamination,
Lipemic specimen, Icteric specimen, Non-serum specimen types
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time14 - 21 days
MethodologyEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Reference Lab Rheumatology Diagnostics Lab

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Anti-MDA-5 Ab (CADM-140)(RDL)ALLSee report.