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HelpTest Code SMA Smooth Muscle Antibodies, Serum
Reporting Name
Anti-Smooth Muscle AbUseful For
Evaluating patients with chronic liver disease in whom the diagnosis of chronic active autoimmune hepatitis is suspected
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86255
86256-Titer (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SMA | Anti-Smooth Muscle Ab | 26971-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6284 | Anti-Smooth Muscle Ab | 26971-2 |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)