SS-B Antibody
Test Mnemonic
SSB
CPT Codes
- 86235 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
17791-5
Aliases
- Anti-La
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiplex |
Reference Range
| SS-B Antibody | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 1.0 | AI |
Clinical Info
Anti-SSB (anti-La) antibody is used as an aid in diagnosis of a variety of systemic autoimmune diseases, especially for Sjogren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. Clinical correlation is required.