| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8°C | <14 IU/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Latex immunoturbidimetry
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
To help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Sjögren's syndrome, to help in the differential diagnosis and prognosis of arthritic disorders.
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CPT Codes
86431
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