Sjogren's SSB (La) Antibody
Order Name
SJOGRN B
Test Number: 5508880
Revision Date 01/06/2020
Test Number: 5508880
Revision Date 01/06/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Sjogren's SSB (La) Antibody
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 29965-1 |
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Sjogren's SSB (La) Interpretation
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Interpretive information. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Room Temperature 8hrs, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen: 30 days. Transport Frozen |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | SSB/La Antibodies
Anti-SSB/La antibodies are specific for the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome and SLE. In addition, as with anti-SSA/Ro antibodies, anti-SSB/La antibodies may be detected in the mothers of children who are born with neonatal lupus syndrome. These women may or may not have evidence of systemic autoimmune disease |
| CPT Code(s) | 86235 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |