Epic Code LAB1231989 PM/SCL-100 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot

Test Name Alias

LAB1231217 | PM/SCL Ab | Quest: 16105 | PM-Scl antibody, PM-1 Antibody, PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG, Polymyositis (PM-1) Antibody, PM1 Antibody

Interface Order Alias

1231989

Clinical Information

PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot - May be useful when evaluating for systemic sclerosis or connective tissue disease associated with overlapping features of systemic sclerosis and/or myositis.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: One Gold-top SST tube.

Do not accept: Plain Red top tube..

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.3 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed specimen,
Grossly lipemic specimen.
Plasma contaminated specimen.
Red-top tube(no gel)
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Results available in 3-5 days.

Reference Range

Negative

Interpretation: By report.

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoblot.

CPT

86235

LOINC

Unavailable

Reviewed Date

11/3/2025

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