How sensitive is the 2M antibody test?
The 2M antibody test is an ELISA based test and is very sensitive and specific. A negative antibody titer may occur in end-stage masticatory muscle myositis (muscle biopsy needed), in polymyositis (muscle biopsy needed) or if the dog has been on immunosuppressive dosages of corticosteroids for longer than 7-10 days. For commonly asked question about Masticatory Muscle Myositis, please refer to our May 1999 Case of the Month. Other Cases of the Month pertaining to masticatory muscle myositis include January 2002, October 2004, January 2005, July 2005, December 2005 and March 2006.
The 2M antibody test is an ELISA based test and is very sensitive and specific. A negative antibody titer may occur in end-stage masticatory muscle myositis (muscle biopsy needed), in polymyositis (muscle biopsy needed) or if the dog has been on immunosuppressive dosages of corticosteroids for longer than 7-10 days. For commonly asked questions about Masticatory Muscle Myositis, please refer to our January 2010 Case of the Month. Other Cases of the Month pertaining to masticatory muscle myositis include January 2002, October 2004, January 2005, July 2005, December 2005 and March 2006.
