Blood is drawn from the patient into a serum separator tube to allow the blood to clot and serum is collected by centrifugation. An aliquot of serum is then mixed with denaturing agents and allowed to migrate through a SDS polyacrylamide gel to separate actin proteins based on molecular weight. After electrophoresis, the proteins are transferred to a solid support which is then allowed to react with antibody and coloration agents. Molecular weight size markers and positive and negative controls are included with each assay. A numerical value is calculated by densitometry.
Ranges are subject to change dependent on future data.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by R.E.D. Laboratories. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. Any physician can order this test. To order the test, please use the Request Form provided.