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Test Code SCL70 Scl 70 Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Important Note

This test is orderable in Cerner as Scl 70 IgG Antibody-Mayo

Reporting Name

Scl 70 Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of scleroderma and other connective tissue diseases in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive

 

Testing for Scl 70 antibodies are not useful in patients without demonstrable antinuclear antibodies.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reference Values

<1.0 U (negative)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86235

Special Instructions

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SCL70 Scl 70 Ab, IgG, S 47322-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SCL70 Scl 70 Ab, IgG, S 47322-3

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay