ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG, by Immunoblot with Reflex to ANA IFA : 2003040
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Additional Technical Information
  


Mnemonic: PM/SCL

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Immunoblot/Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Tue
Reported: 1-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Less than 11 Units
Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement D: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: If PM/Scl-100 is greater than or equal to 11 Units, then Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) by IFA, IgG will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 83516; if reflexed, add 86039
Cross References: PM1 Antibody (PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG, by Immunoblot with Reflex to ANA IFA)