SS-B IgG Autoantibodies

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO2582
  • Soft Test Code:
  • SSB1
Alternate Names
  • LA Antibodies
  • Sjogren's B
Clinical Significance

Autoantibodies to SS-B/La antigen are detected by EIA in patients with primary Sjogren syndrome (SS) and in most 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:

< 20 Units


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Significance

Autoantibodies to SS-B/La antigen are detected by EIA in patients with primary Sjogren syndrome (SS) and in most 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

01426235


CPT Coding

86235