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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.

Tests Included

SS-A Antibodies - LAB344B SS-B Antibodies - LAB344C

 

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