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Test ID: FACN1    
Anti-cN-1A (NT5c1A) IBM

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Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Anti-cN-1A autoantibodies in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) patients appear to be disease-specific for sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis (sIBM) and are rarely detected in other autoimmune conditions. Anti-cN-1A autoantibodies have a moderate sensitivity, but their high specificity for sIBM may be helpful in the diagnosis of this infrequent and difficult-to-diagnose myopathy. This assay can augment and accelerate the suspected diagnosis of sIBM using sera where muscle biopsy is delayed and/or unfeasible.

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:          <20

 

Interpretation: 

Negative:                      <20 units

Weak Positive:              20 - 39 units

Moderate Positive:        40 - 80 units

Strong Positive:            >80 units