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Test Code LAB3888 SS-B Antibody

Clinical System Name

SS-B Antibody

 

Synonyms

SSB; Anti SS-B; ENA

Sample Requirements

Specimen:  Whole Blood

Container(s):  Gold SST, Red, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lavender/EDTA

Preferred Vol:  1.0 mL

Minimum Vol:  0.5 mL

Note: Minimum volume may be shared between SSA, SSB, Sm, Sm/RNP, RNP, dsDNA. 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to

Spin:  Y

Aliquot:  Y

Temp:  2-8 C

Storage location:  CPA Fridge, FrigF Rack. 

 

Off-site collection:  Spin blood, refrigerate 0.5 mL serum/plasma in a polypropylene aliquot tube.

Stability

Temperature Time
Room temp  
Refrigerated 7 d
Frozen 6 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M-F 1-3 d

 

 

 

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number: (206) 987-2617

 

 

CPT Codes

86235 

Methodology

Method:  Immunoassay on Bioplex 2200

Analytical Volume:  0.4 uL serum

Limitations:

 

Reference Range

  AI
Negative < 1.0
Positive > 1.0

 

 

 

 

Description

This assay is used in the detection and quantitation of autoantibodies to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune disease.  The assay is intended for the detection of IgG class antibody to SSB in human sera.  The results are semi-quantitative.