Effective 5/1/05, the SS-A (Ro) and SS-B (La) autoantibody assays will be reported out semi-quantitatively instead of qualitatively.  The samples will be classified as negative, weak positive, moderate positive or strong positive according to the table below:

Negative		<20 units
Weak positive		20-39 units
Moderate positive		40-80 units
Strong positive		>80 units

If questions arise, please call Lisa Horning (6-8246) or John Kemp (4-9611).