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HelpTest Code 3SSB ANTI-LA (SSB)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2-8 days
Service Code
32161
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Immunology Laboratory
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Tel: 63578464
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis: | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus: | NA |
| Lipaemic: | NA |
| Others: | NA |
Specimen Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 day |
| Refrigerate: | 5 days |
| Frozen: | 6 months |
Useful For
Anti-SSA (Ro) and Anti-SSB (La) autoantibodies are anti-nuclear autoantibodies that are associated with autoimmune diseases, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s Syndrome, Neonatal Lupus and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
Alias
La (Anti-SSB), SSB Autoantibodies, Anti-SSB (Anti-Sjogren’s Syndrome B)
Update
Last updated 20/04/2022