Anti-PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot

Message

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Test Code

PMSCL

CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells:
Room Temperature = 48 hours
Refrigerated = 2 weeks
Frozen = 1 year

Methodology
Qualitative immunoblot

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Report Available

1 - 4 days

Clinical Significance

The anti-PM/Scl-100 antibody is associated with younger age, calcinosis and has lower rates of gastrointestinal symptoms, ILD and pulmonary hypertension. There is also evidence of a possibly better survival compared to the presence of either anti-PM/Scl-75 or anti-Scl-70 antibodies.

Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories Salt Lake city, UT

Last Updated: November 19, 2021

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