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Sjogren's Antibodies
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Test Code
SSASSB
Alias/See Also
7832;
Anti-RO Anti-LA;
Sjogrens;
Sjogrens Antibodies;
Sjogrens Antibody;
SSA Antibody;
SSA / SSB;
SSB Antibody;
Anti-RO Anti-LA;
Sjogrens;
Sjogrens Antibodies;
Sjogrens Antibody;
SSA Antibody;
SSA / SSB;
SSB Antibody;
CPT Codes
86235(2)
Includes
Includes SS-A and SS-B
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Even days of the week (Monday - Friday only) 7:00 am
BS
BS
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
Sjögren's antibodies (SS-B) is detected in approximately 15% of patients with Sjögren's Syndrome. Sjögren's antibody (SS-B) is present only if Sjögren's antibody (SS-A) is also detected. The presence of both antibodies (SS-A and SS-B) strengthen the diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome and conveys prognostic information.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
