DIAGNOSTIC TEST 027

SSA/Ro60 Antibodies

Diagnostic test for antibodies against SSA. For suspicion of Sjögren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Indication

Suspicion of Sjögren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus

Sample material

Serum

  • Minim. volume: 0,5 mL

Transport

Within Sweden

  • room temperature

International

  • cold

Method

Immunoblot

Reference interval

  • ≤10 negative

Result

Results are reported as negative or positive with an intensity value.

Interpretation

Anti-SSA/Ro60 antibodies occur mainly in Sjögren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus but can also be seen in other rheumatic systemic diseases and are associated with small fiber neuropathy. During pregnancy, anti-SSA is associated with neonatal lupus.

Referenser

  • Tomer Y et al. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1993. Pathogenic significance and diagnostic value of lupus autoantibodies. PMID: 8481649
  • von Mühlen CA, Tan EM. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 1995. Autoantibodies in the diagnosis of systemic rheumatic diseases. PMID: 7604300
  • Van Duijnhoven HL et al. Clin Biochem. 1999. A comparison of ELISA assays as routine diagnostic test for detection of autoantibodies against extractable nuclear antigens. PMID: 10383077
  • Hiepe F et al. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2000. Antinuclear antibody- and extractable nuclear antigen-related diseases. PMID: 11014966
  • Mahler M et al. Clin Immunol. 2003. Advances in B-cell epitope analysis of autoantigens in connective tissue diseases. PMID: 12763475
  • Hennes EM et al. Hepatology. 2008. Simplified criteria for the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. PMID: 18537184
  • Damoiseaux J et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2019. Clinical relevance of HEp-2 indirect immunofluorescent patterns: the International Consensus on ANA patterns (ICAP) perspective. PMID: 30862649

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How to order

This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

  1. Print and complete the request form

    Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician.

  2. Prepare your samples

    Serum: At least 0.5 mL serum (plain serum tubes without additives).

  3. Send samples and request form

    Within Sweden
    Samples can be sent at room temperature to:
    Envelopes and smaller boxes:
    Wieslab AB, Box 50117, 20211 Malmö, Sweden

    Larger boxes and frozen samples:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

    International
    Samples can be sent at room temperature to:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

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Last updated: 2025-08-18