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
Clinical Focus
Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related DiseasesTopic Brief
Laboratory Diagnosis of Peripheral NeuropathyTest 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