The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

SS-B Antibody (Anti-LA, ENA)
Order Code: SSB
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or IPR Req 		  Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688 
Specimen
 
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube 


Minimum:


Adult- 5 ml; red top tube
Pediatric- 2ml; red top tube


Testing Schedule:


Weekly


Analytic Time:


1 week


Reference Range:


Negative             <20 units
Weak positive         20-39 units
Moderate positive     40-80 units
Strong positive      >80 units


Comments:


In patients with Sjogrens syndrome without Rheumatoid Arthritis, the 
SS-A and SS-B precipitins are observed with a frequency of 85%.


Methodology:


Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


CPT Code:


86235




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Updated: 01/10/2008

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