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HelpTest Code SSCP Systemic Sclerosis Criteria Panel, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES, HEp-2 SUBSTRATE, IgG
<1:80 (Negative)
Scl 70 ANTIBODIES, IgG
<1.0 U (negative)
≥ 1.0 U (Positive)
RNA POLYMERASE III ANTIBODIES, IgG
<20.0 U (Negative)
20.0-39.9 U (Weak positive)
40.0-80.0 U (Moderate positive)
>80.0 U (Strong positive)
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86039
86235
83516