Myositis Profile IgG - 16 Antigen near me in Tiruvallur

Myositis Profile IgG - 16 Antigen is a comprehensive profile to test for autoantibodies against 16 muscle-specific antigens (Mi2, MI-2beta, MDA5, SAE1, TIF1, NXP2, SRP, PL7, PL-12, Jo1, EJ, OJ, PMScl 100, PM Scl 75, Ku, Ro52) in the blood serum. You may need this test if you have symptoms like muscle pain with inflammation and swelling, progressive muscle weakness, joint pain, and stiffness, chest tightness or difficulty breathing, and difficulty swallowing. This test helps in the diagnosis of myositis, and its various types, thereby helping to differentiate myositis from other muscle-related conditions. Further, this test assists in knowing the disease progression in myositis patients and determines treatment response in those undergoing treatment for the same.