PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot

Test Code

16105

CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Transfer 1 mL serum to a standard transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma • Contaminated specimens • Red-top tube (no gel)

Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tue Thu Sat; Report Available: 1-4 days

Clinical Significance

May be useful when evaluating for systemic sclerosis or connective tissue disease associated with overlapping features of systemic sclerosis and/or myositis.

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.