Risk Assessment

Conditions Associated:
- Polymyositis (PM)
- Dermatomyositis (DM)
- Antisynthetase syndrome (a subset of myositis with lung involvement, arthritis, and fever)
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Other autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or systemic sclerosis (rarely)
Symptoms that May Indicate a Need for the Test:
- Muscle weakness (especially proximal muscles)
- Muscle pain
- Skin rashes (if dermatomyositis is suspected)
- Joint pain or arthritis
- Shortness of breath (suggesting interstitial lung disease)
- Fever