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Scl-70 Antibody
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | SCL70 | ||||
| Performed by | UC Davis | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | ELISA | ||||
| Patient Preparation | An 8 hour fast before specimen collection is preferred. | ||||
| Container type | Gold top or Red top | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||
| Min. Volume | 0.25 mL serum | ||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate serum. | ||||
| Units | Index | ||||
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| Synonyms | Topoisomerase I antibodies; Scleroderma | ||||
| Turn around times | Turnaround 7 days | ||||
| Additional information | Clinical Use: Scleroderma may be localized or diffuse (Progressive Systemic Sclerosis PSS) that may involve skin, gastrointestinal tracts, lungs, vascular and cardiac systems, and kidneys. Scl-70 Antibody is present in approximately 40% of patients with PSS. |
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| CPT coding | 86235-90 | ||||
| LOINC code | 5348-8 | ||||
| Last Updated | 1/20/2012 3:46:26 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 846 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667