Scleroderma Antibody (Scl-70)
Test Code
4942
86235
Clinical Significance
Scleroderma Antibody (Scl-70) - Scl-70 antibody is present in approximately 40% of patients with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS).
Test Details
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric