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Masticatory Muscle Myositis Antibodies ( MMM / Muscle fibre type 2 Ab)*
Test number: 2527 |
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Species
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Cat / Feline
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Dog / Canine
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Description |
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Masticatory muscle myositis is an inflammatory myopathy in which patients most commonly present with jaw pain or inability to open the jaw. This disease is an autoimmune process in which circulating antibodies specifically target the masticatory muscles. Patients can present either in the acute or, more commonly, chronic phase of the disease. Dogs generally demonstrate no other neurologic or physical abnormalities, which may help differentiate this disease from other causes of trismus. Masticatory muscle myositis requires early detection and aggressive immunosuppressive therapy to improve the prognosis.
In this test antibodies are determined against type 2 muscle fibres, which are mainly found in the masseter and temporalis muscles. Clinically, these animals are characterised by atrophy of these muscle groups.
Important Note:
Steroid therapy may interfere with the accuracy of the Masticatory Myositis AB test by altering antibody levels. Therefore, patients should not receive any steroid treatment for at least four weeks prior to sample collection
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Sample Requirements |
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S/ 1-2 ml .
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Price |
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To order:
- If you have any queries, please contact us on:
Tel: 0161 282 3066
email: info@laboklin.co.uk
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