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SCLERODERMA ANTIBODY
Test CodeSCL
CPT Codes
86235
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Refrigerate until testing.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed or lipemic samples
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
<1.0 AI
Clinical Significance
Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023