Test Code SSB SS-B Antibody (Anti-La)
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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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