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SSB Ab
Test CodeLab345
Alias/See Also
SSBLA
SS-B (Sjogren's) Antibody
Sjogren's Syndrome-B Extract Nuclear Ab
SS-B (Sjogren's) Antibody
Sjogren's Syndrome-B Extract Nuclear Ab
CPT Codes
86235
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells
Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated – 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Storage and stability requirements not met
Improper or not label on container
Improper container
Leaking container
Quantity not sufficient
Expired collection tube
Improper or not label on container
Improper container
Leaking container
Quantity not sufficient
Expired collection tube
Methodology
Athena
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Reference Range
0-99 AU/mL
Abnornal >= 100 AU/mL
Abnornal >= 100 AU/mL
Clinical Significance
Detection and identification of autoantibodies associated with systemic autoimmune diseases.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Immunology - Microbiology