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Test ID: FPM1    
PM-Scl Antibody, ID

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

REFERENCE RANGE:  NEGATIVE

         

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:  Negative :  Antibody not detected

                                                          Positive:   Antibody detected

         

PM-Scl antibody is detected in over 90% of patients with polymyositis (PM) and scleroderma (Scl) overlap syndrome, but only in about 8% of all myositis patients and only 3% of all scleroderma patients.

 

Test Performed by:  Focus Diagnostics, Inc.

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                                      Cypress, CA   90630-4750