2227. Myositis profile (BlotAnalisis)
Important information
Description
Myositis-specific autoantibodies affect various proteins of striated muscle cells and lead to the development of autoimmune myositis.
The determination of these antibodies is necessary in case of the following symptoms: pain and weakness in the muscles, swelling, skin lesions, periodic fever.
The test is taken for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of myositis (dermatomyositis, polymyositis, myositis).
The complex prescribes blood biochemistry, electrolytes, CPK, myoglobin, antinuclear antibodies.
When and who needs the test?
It is recommended to take this package to patients with a suspected autoimmune cause of myositis, dermatitis, cumulative muscle and skin lesions.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...