Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: Enzyme Immunoassay

Comment: Also see EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Scl-70 antibodies are considered to be specific for Scleroderma and are found in nearly 60% of these patients. They are more common in patients with extensive cutaneous involvement and Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis and their presence is a poor prognostic indicator.

Specialty: Rheumatologist

Disease: Autoimmune disorders

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation require