SS-A Antibody
Label Mnemonic: | SSA |
Epic code: | LAB344 |
Order form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 86235 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL whole blood from light green top tube or TWO
Microtainer® devices
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
1.0 AI (antibody index) or less
Interpretive Data:
SS-A (Ro) antibodies occur in patients with different connective
tissue diseases including Sjogren's syndrome (up to 90% of cases),
lupus erythematosus (LE, 40-60% of cases), and rheumatoid arthritis.
SS-A antibodies are associated with neonatal LE, childhood LE, and
with congenital heart block in infants born to mothers with LE.
Comments:
Assay methodology and reference ranges changed February 25, 2013.
Methodology:
Multiplex flow immunoassay
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
86235