A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Scleroderma Antibody (Scl-70)

Test Code
4942


CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat a.m.; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
<1.0 AI Negative


Clinical Significance
Scl-70 antibody is present in approximately 40% of patients with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS).


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.