Test Code SSB SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Specimen 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.
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.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Reporting Name
SS-B/La Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated | Reject |
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.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 |