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SCLERODERMA (SCL-70) ANTIBODY

Test Code
LAB7841


CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)


OR 

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)


OR



Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. 


Transport Container
Transfer tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days


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


Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

 


Report Available
Same day received


Reference Range
<1.0 Al


Clinical Significance
Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.