Anti-Centromere Antibody

Immunology & Rheumatology

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

< 1.0 (Negative) Index

Pediatric

N/A Index

Clinical Significance

Highly specific marker for limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (Calcinosis, Raynaud's, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, Telangiectasia).

Causes of High

  • Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (CREST syndrome)
  • Primary biliary cholangitis

Causes of Low

  • Normal finding