Scleroderma IgG Ab




Test Mnemonic

SCL70

CPT Codes

  • 86235 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

47322-3

Aliases

  • Scl-70
  • SCL70

Includes

  • Scleroderma IgG Ab

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumSST (Gold) Refrigerated 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 day
Refrigerated7 days
Frozen14 days

Days Performed

Sun - Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Name Description
Multiplex 

Reference Range

Scleroderma IgG Ab
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal<1.0AI

Clinical Info

Scl-70/Scleroderma antibody test is used as an aid in diagnosis of systemic sclerosis especially the diffuse cutaneous form. A negative result cannot rule out systemic sclerosis. The final interpretation should consider clinical picture and other test results such as anti-centromere antibody.