Test Code LAB344A SSA/SSB Antibodies
Intended Use
Useful for evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive, especially those with signs and symptoms consistent with Sjogren syndrome or lupus erythematosus. This test is NOT useful in patients without demonstrable antinuclear antibodies.
Methodology
Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
SPH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type/Container:
Preferred:
Serum - Gold-Type, SST
Acceptable:
Serum - Red Top-Plain Tube
Plasma - Light Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin or Purple Top-EDTA
Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: <8 hrs
Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Frozen: >2 weeks
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86235 x 2