Anti TIF1 Gamma
General Information
- Lab Name
- Anti TF1G
- Lab Code
- ATF1G
- Epic Ordering
- Anti TF1G
- Description
Autoimmune forms of myositis are associated with a variety of autoantibodies. These antibodies have low sensitivity, but high specificity for the condition. Screening for multiple antibodies increases the overall sensitivity of the testing.
The battery MYOAB2 includes 15 different myositis related antibodies. Samples with borderline or positive results will be sent for confirmation.
ATF1G testing is orderable as a separate test and as part of the MYOAB2 panel.
- Synonyms
- anti-TIF1-γ, Myositis antibody, Myositis specific autoantibodies (MSAs), transcription intermediary factor 1-gamma
- Components
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Code Name ATF1GR Anti TIF1 gamma Result ATF1GC Anti TIF1 gamma Comment ATF1GM Anti TIF1 gamma Method
Interpretation
- Method
Euroimmun Line Blot
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
9 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube
- Handling Instructions
- Quantity
-
requested: 3 mL
minimum: 2 mL
Processing
- Processing
Separate serum and freeze.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Immunology (IMM)
- Performing Location(s)
-
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195 - Frequency
- Twice per week, results same day
- Available STAT?
- Note: If requested STAT the ordering physician MUST call the Laboratory Medicine Resident on-call for approval.
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 83516
- LOINC
- 82448-2
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW3732