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Test ID SSB SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Useful For

Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for connective tissue disease, especially Sjögren syndrome.

Special Instructions

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Reporting Name

SS-B/La Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reference Values

<1.0 U (negative)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86235

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SSB SS-B/La Ab, IgG, S 33613-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SSB SS-B/La Ab, IgG, S 33613-1

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

NY State Approved

Yes