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HelpTest Code SSB SS-B/La Ab
Additional Codes
Meditech Order: SS-B
Panel Order:ENAE
Alias
SSB AB
SS-B/La Ab
Sjogrens Ab
Intended Use
EliA La is intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies directed
to La in human serum and plasma (Li-heparin, EDTA) as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of
Sjögren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in conjunction with other laboratory
and clinical findings. EliA La uses the EliA IgG method on the instrument Phadia 250.
Performing Lab
Boone Health Laboratory
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Gold Serum Tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Gold SST Serum Tube
Red Serum
Acceptable Specimes
- Plasma
- Lithium Heparin
- EDTA
Units
| EliA U/mL |
Reference Ranges
| <7 | Negative |
| >10 | Positive |
| 7-10 | Equivoval (recommend retesting after 8-12 weeks) |
| >320 | >320 EliA U/mL |
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | No Hemolysis |
| Icterus | |
| Lipemia | No Lipemia |
| Other | Contaminated specimens, QNS, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 14 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 12months (only one freeze thaw cycle) |
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
| Expected Turn around Time | 1-3 days |
| Methodology/Method Description | EliA IgG |
CPT Code(s)
86235