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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.

Methodology

Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay

Includes:

SSA SSB

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: SerumSST

Acceptable Container Type: Red Top-Plain, LT Green/Mint Top-LiHep, Purple Top-EDTA

Please send refrigerated.

Minumum 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