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SSA/RO AND SSB/LA ANTIBODIES

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3083    Geisinger Epic ID:  15195

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

0.5 mL serum; minimum 0.2 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge and submit 0.5 mL serum.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature (stable 8 hours) and frozen specimens also acceptable.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 8 hours. 2-8°C: 48 hours. Frozen: 6 months.


Rejection criteria: 

Specimen stability exceeded; specimen grossly hemolyzed.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Negative <7 U/mL


Interpretation guide: 

Negative <7 U/mL 
Equivocal 7-10 U/mL
Positive >10 U/mL


CPT code(s):  86235 x 2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

SSA Antibody, SSB Antibody


Methodology: 
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms: 

SSASSB, RO and La antibodies, ANTI-RO, ANTI-LA, SSA/SSB Antibodies


Clinical significance: 

SS-A and SS-B antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and related connective tissue diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Benjamin Andress, PhD, DABCC
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Review Date:  11/20/2024

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