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Test Code JO1 Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms compatible with a connective tissue disease, especially those patients with muscle pain and limb weakness, concomitant pulmonary signs and symptoms, Raynaud phenomenon, and arthritis

 

Testing for antibodies to Jo 1 is not useful in patients with a negative test for antinuclear antibodies

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Special Instructions

Reference Values

<1.0 U (negative)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

86235

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
JO1 Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S 33571-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
JO1 Jo 1 Ab, IgG, S 33571-1

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

NY State Approved

Yes