Sjogren's Antibodies (Anti-SS-A/Anti-SS-B):
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Aids in the diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome (especially with inflammation of blood vessels) and lupus patients with Sjögren overlap syndrome. SS-A(Ro) is found in 60% to 70% of patients with Sjögren syndrome and 30% to 40% of patients with SLE. SS-B(La) is found in 50% to 60% of Sjögren syndrome and 10% to 15% of SLE. Anti-SS-A and anti-SS-B are found in virtually all children with neonatal lupus. Patients with SS-A may also have antibodies to cardiolipin, lupus anticoagulant, and clinical thromboses. This has been termed antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
Alternative Name(s): SS-A & SS-B
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Aids in the diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome (especially with inflammation of blood vessels) and lupus patients with Sjögren overlap syndrome. SS-A(Ro) is found in 60% to 70% of patients with Sjögren syndrome and 30% to 40% of patients with SLE. SS-B(La) is found in 50% to 60% of Sjögren syndrome and 10% to 15% of SLE. Anti-SS-A and anti-SS-B are found in virtually all children with neonatal lupus. Patients with SS-A may also have antibodies to cardiolipin, lupus anticoagulant, and clinical thromboses. This has been termed antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
Alternative Name(s): SS-A & SS-B