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Test Code SSA SS-A/Ro Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

SS-A/Ro Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients at-risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease

 

Detection of both anti-SS-A 52 (Ro52) and SS-A 60 (Ro60) antibodies in serum

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat-treated specimen Reject

Special Instructions

Reference Values

<1.0 U (negative)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test 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
SSA SS-A/Ro Ab, IgG, S 33610-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SSA SS-A/Ro Ab, IgG, S 33610-7

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.

Report Available

1 to 3 days