SSA 52 and 60 (Ro) (ENA) Antibodies, IgG
Also known as: SSA RO
Use
SSA-52 (Ro52) and/or SSA-60 (Ro60) antibodies are associated with a diagnosis of Sjogren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and systemic sclerosis. SSA-52 antibody overlaps significantly with the major SSc-related antibodies. SSA-52 (Ro52) antibody occurs frequently in patients with inflammatory myopathies, often in the presence of interstitial lung disease.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 31625-7
- 53019-6
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |