Test Code LAB344C SSB Antibodies
Intended Use
Intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies directed to La (SS-B) in human serum and plasma (Li-heparin, EDTA) as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
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
Day(s) Tests Setup
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86235