SS-A IgG Autoantibodies

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO2581
  • Soft Test Code:
  • SSA1
Alternate Names
  • Ro Antibodies
  • Sjogren's A
Clinical Significance

Autoabs to SS-A/Ro antigen are detected by EIA in over 96% of patients with primary Sjogren syndrome (SS) and in the vast majority of patients with SS secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 8 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 Days

    Transport refrigerated to Parkview Regional Medical Center within 48 hours of collection

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< 11.00 Units


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Significance

Autoabs to SS-A/Ro antigen are detected by EIA in over 96% of patients with primary Sjogren syndrome (SS) and in the vast majority of patients with SS secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Friday
Departments
  • Immunology

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01426236


CPT Coding

86235