Test Code SSB SSB Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB345
Epic Description: ANTI-SSB ANTIBODY
Synonym
SJOGREN’S Antibody B
Anti-LA
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 4 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Immunology Lab
Ochsner LSU - Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Twice per week
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate if holding overnight.