Test Code SS-A AB Sjogren's SS-A/RO Antibody
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Plain Red
Serum/Refrigerate
Turnaround Time
Batch tested Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Testing days subject to change based on volume
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzymatic Immunoassay
Reference Range
≤6.9 unit/mL Negative
Notes
Antibody results should not be used alone for diagnosis and must be interpreted in light of clinical manifestations and other test results.
SS-A/Ro antibodies are significant for the clinical diagnosis of SLE (prevalence 40-50%) and Sjogren’s syndrome (prevalence 60-75%). Anti SS-A/Ro may be the only antibody present in many patients with SLE or Sjogren’s syndrome.
CPT Code
86235