Test Code SSAB SS-A and SS-B Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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
SS-A/Ro ANTIBODIES, IgG
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
SS-B/La ANTIBODIES, IgG
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86235 x 2
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated specimen | Reject |