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Sjogren's Antibodies (SS-A, SS-B)
MessageThis test is done at the Piedmont Atlanta Laboratory.
It is part of the ANA SCREEN WTH REFLEX TESTING LAB1940
It is part of the ANA SCREEN WTH REFLEX TESTING LAB1940
Test Code
7832
Alias/See Also
LAB1878 SSA RO SSB LA 81737
CPT Codes
86235 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Sjögrens Antibody (SS-A) | <1.0 AI | Negative |
Sjögrens Antibody (SS-B) | <1.0 AI | Negative |
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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153