Assay

Anti-Cytosolic 5’-nucleotidase 1A

Key Words

NT5C1A, CN1A, Cytosolic 5’- Nucleotidase 1A

Specimen Collection

Serum (Brown)

Turnaround time

 This test is referred to another centre:

Turnaround time is 10 working days 

Referral centre Address 

Immunology

Herschel Building 

Level B38 Blood Sciences

Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust 

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Test indications

Anti-Cytosolic 5’-nucleotidase 1A antibodies are associated with inclusion body myositis.

Inclusion body myositis is a progressive muscle disorder characterised by muscle inflammation, weakness, and atrophy. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy. IBM develops in adulthood usually after age of 50. The symptoms and rate of progression vary.

Methodology

Immunoblotting

Interferences

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Reference Range

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Analytical error

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Reference change value

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