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Test Code LAB512 Smooth Muscle Antibodies, Serum

Reporting Title

ASMA Smooth Muscle

Methodology

Inova Diagnostics Inc, Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Anti-smooth muscle antibodies are present in high titers in serum of 70% of patients with chronic, active hepatitis. Low titers may be present in viral infections, malignancies, and good health.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold-top or a speckled-top serum gel tube(s). (Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  Plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Frozen OK/Ambient OK

Reference Values

Negative (<20)

Positives will be titered at an additional charge.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday day shifts only

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86015 - screen

86015 - titer (if appropriate)