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Cerner Test Code
PMSCL
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 2 weeks, Frozen 60 days
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday
CPT(s)
86235
Methodology
EIA
Performing Location
Quest Diagnostics, Valencia, CA
Clinical Significance
Anti-PM/Scl-100 Ab - 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.