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Sjogren's Antibodies (SS-A, SS-B)
Test CodeSJAB
Quest Code
7832
CPT Codes
86235 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
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
Variable Monday-friday
Report Available
3 days
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
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