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HelpTest ID BLOD0307 Polymyositis Antibody
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Rejection Criteria: Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia, Bacterial Contamination, Icteria and Non-Serum Specimens.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Varies
Report Available
14 - 21 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly forwards to Esoterix Laboratory Services, Inc.
CPT
86235
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5555 | PM-SC1 Antibody |
AKA
PM-Scl-100 Antibody
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days |
Additional Information
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