Preferred Specimen(s) 1.0 mL Serum
Transport Container Plastic Screw cap vial
Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated 3 days,
- -20oC Long term
Reject Criteria Grossly Hemolysed
Methodology ELISA
Clinical Significance Scleroderma may be localized or diffuse [Progressive Systemic Sclerosis (PSS)] that may involve skin, gastrointestinal tracts, lungs, vascular and cardiac systems, and kidneys. Scl-70 Antibody is present in approximately 40% of patients with PSS.