Sjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSB

Test Name

Sjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSB

Alternate Description

SSB Antibody Sjogren's Syndrome Antibodies SS-B (La)

LIS Code

ASSB

Availability

Once a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers

Summary Test Name

Sjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSB

Special Handling Instructions

DO NOT FREEZE.

Specimen Stability

48 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Spin 10 minutes, separate into plastic pour-off tubes and cap. Refrigerate until analyzed.

Stat Availability

NOT

Test Results

Numerical Value