| Test Name: | Sjogren's Syndrome A (SSA) Antibody (Ro) |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB344 |
| CPT Code: | 86235 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum, 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tube tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Tests are performed daily Monday-Friday. |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 72 hours |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C within 2 weeks. If longer storage is required, store and transport at -20° C for up to 1 year. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient volume, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | < 25 IU = Negative; 25 - 30 IU = Borderline Positive; 30 - 60 IU = Low Positive; 60 - 200 IU = Positive; > 200 IU = Strong Positive |
| Additional Information: | Test included in ANA Panel, positive ANA, Reflex and ANA, Reflex to ENA |