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Is There A Test I Can Order For For Autoimmune Myositis?
Question: Hi. I have a 42 yo female patient who wants testing for autoimmune myositis. is there a test I can order for screening? how can I proceed with this unusual request? thanks
Brief Answer:
Muscle biopsy is the confirmatory test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The diagnosis of autoimmune myositis is based on all of the information doctors gather, including symptoms, physical examination results, and all test results.
Muscle biopsy is often done and is the most conclusive way to diagnose autoimmune myositis, especially when the diagnosis is not clear.
Blood tests are done to detect levels of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and other antibodies, which are present in most people who have autoimmune myositis.
Up to 50% of people (especially children) who have received treatment within 5 years of diagnosis often have a long symptom-free period (remission), and some may even appear to recover completely.
Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
Muscle biopsy is the confirmatory test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The diagnosis of autoimmune myositis is based on all of the information doctors gather, including symptoms, physical examination results, and all test results.
Muscle biopsy is often done and is the most conclusive way to diagnose autoimmune myositis, especially when the diagnosis is not clear.
Blood tests are done to detect levels of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and other antibodies, which are present in most people who have autoimmune myositis.
Up to 50% of people (especially children) who have received treatment within 5 years of diagnosis often have a long symptom-free period (remission), and some may even appear to recover completely.
Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
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