Test Code SSB SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterReporting Name
SS-B/La Ab, IgG, SSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for connective tissue disease, especially Sjögren syndrome.
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.
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 |