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Test Code SSB SS-B Antibody (Anti-La)

Important Note

Used as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
SSB

 

Methodology

Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred Specimen-Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate specimens-Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Container/Tube: Lavendar-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Container/Tube: Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate; Freeze if >48 hrs.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Wednesday and Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86235 (HH Bill Code 0205686)

Reference Values

Negative for La   <7 EliA U/mL

Equivocal for La   7-10 U/mL

Positive for La  >10 U/mL