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Anti PM/SCL-100 Ab-994

Test info

Test name:

Anti PM/SCL-100 Ab

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

PM Scler
PM/SCL
PM SCL 100

Useful for:

The anti-PM/Scl-100 antibody is associated with younger age, calcinosis and has lower rates of gastrointestinal symptoms, ILD and pulmonary hypertension. There is also evidence of a possibly better survival compared to the presence of either anti-PM/Scl-75 or anti-Scl-70 antibodies.

Specimen

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.3 mL
(Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within one (1) hour of collection
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp) labelled as "serum"

Transport container:

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin within one (1) hour of collection
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp) labelled as "serum"

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days
Ambient - 7 days
Frozen - 60 days

Reason for rejection:

Grossly hemolyzed
Bacterial contamination
lipemic or icteric specimen

Performance

Performing lab:

RDL Reference Laboratory via LabCorp (520007): R-NX

Days set up:

TAT:

5 - 7 days

Method:

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

<20 Units

Billing

Tracking

Date created:

05/21/2019

Revised date:

12/07/2023

Review date:

12/07/2023