This included serum antinuclear antibodies (ANA), a myositis expanded antibody panel, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoenzymes, aldolase, acetylcholine receptor antibody panel, anti-MuSK antibody test, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is myositis disease.