Sjorgren's Antibodies (SS-A, SS-B)

Test Code
SJOAB (Quest 7832X)


Alias/See Also
Quest code: 7832X


Includes
38568X [132792], Sjogrens Antibody (SS-A) 38569X [132802],Sjogrens Antibody (SS-B)


Instructions
Stability: RT: Stable 4 days Refrigerated (cold packs): Stable 7 days Frozen: Stable 30 days


Transport Container
PREFERRED 1 mL serum (SS, serum separator tube), refrigerated (cold packs) Minimum: 0.5 mL --or-- ACCEPTABLE 1 mL serum (R, red-top tube, no additive), room refrigerated (cold packs) Minimum: 0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Transport refrigerated (cold packs) is preferred; however, transport at room temperature is acceptable.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Rejection Criterion: Samples that have gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus are unacceptable.




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