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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB771
Epic Description: ANTI-SCLERODERMA ANTIBODY
Synonym
SCL-70 ab
Anti-SCL-70
Topoisomerase I
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR 2 – Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum or plasma into plastic vial.
Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Stability:
Room Temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Rejection Criteria: Heparinized plasma; hemolysis; lipemia
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.4 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: ASCLA
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum or plasma into plastic vial. Freeze specimen.
CPT Code Information
86235
Patient Preparation
None