SCL-70 Antibody
| Label Mnemonic: | SCL70 |
| Epic code: | LAB1349 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 86235 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Minimum:
Adult - 3 mL whole blood from one light green plasma separator tube
(PST)
Pediatrics - TWO light green top microtainers
Pediatrics - TWO light green top microtainers
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
1.0 AI (antibody index) or less
Comments:
Appears to be a 'Marker' antibody for scleroderma or PSS. Rarely
present in patients with other systemic rheumatic diseases.
Methodology:
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells.
Separate plasma or serum into labeled container and cap.
Separate plasma or serum into labeled container and cap.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
86235