SS-A Antibody (Anti-RO, ENA)
| Order Code: | SSA |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB344 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Immunopathology or Epic Req |
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube |
Minimum:
Adult - 5 mL; red top tube
Pediatric - 2 mL; red top tube
Pediatric - 2 mL; 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:
The results will be obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Lite™ ELISA.
Assay values obtained with different manufacturers' methods may not be
used interchangeably. The magnitude of the reported antibody levels can
not be correlated to an endpoint titer.
In patients with Sjogrens syndrome without Rheumatoid Arthritis, the SS- A and SS-B precipitins are observed with a frequency of 85%.
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