Sjogren's Antibody (SS-B)
Test Code
38569
86235
Clinical Significance
Sjogren's Antibody (SS-B) - Sjögren's Antibody (SS-B) is detected in approximately 15% of patients with Sjögren's Syndrome. Sjögren's Antibody (SS-B) is present only if Sjögren's Antibody (SS-A) is also detected. The presence of both antibodies (SS-A and SS-B) strengthen the diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome and conveys prognostic information.
Test Resources
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range(s)
| <1.0 AI | Negative |
Alternative Name(s)
Sjogrens
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric