Test Name
Sjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSA
Alternate DescriptionSSA Antibody Sjogren's Syndrome Antibodies SS-A (RO)
LIS CodeASSA
AvailabilityOnce a week
Lab Section
Virology
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers
Summary Test NameSjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSA
Special Handling InstructionsDO NOT FREEZE.
Specimen Stability48 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume3 ml Whole Blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE
Specimen Preparation In HouseAllow to clot. Spin 10 minutes, separate into plastic pour-off tubes and cap. Refrigerate until analyzed.
Stat AvailabilityNOT
Test ResultsNumerical Value