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HelpTest Code 3SSB ANTI-LA (SSB)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 5 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
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
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.
Service Code
32161
Alias
Anti-SSB (Anti-Sjogren’s Syndrome B)
La (Anti-SSB)
SSB Autoantibodies
Update
Last updated 26/11/2024