| Laboratory: | Clinical Immunology |
| Test Name: |
Scl-70 - (S)
Test Code:
SCL
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| Clinical Information: |
Test performed at St. Boniface Hospital Immunology Lab using a multiplex method. Scl-70 antibodies are found in up to 60% of patients with scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) and considered specific for the disease.
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 5.0 mL
Serum: 1.0 mL
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| Referral: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Separate serum; store and ship serum aliquot refrigerated. Do NOT freeze.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Negative = 0 - 0.9 AI
A negative result does not necessarily exclude autoimmmune disease. Positive results should not be interpreted in isolation and must be correlated with relevant clinical findings. |
| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Scl-70 is included in the ANA screen test and ENA test.
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