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Smooth Muscle Antibodies
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ASMA |
| Performed by | UC Davis |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | IFA |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.25 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate serum, store in plastic tube. Order ASMA. ASMA is a battery that orders ASM and ASMT, |
| Units | Titer |
| Normal range | Negative titer < 40 |
| Synonyms | actin antibodies |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday. Turnaround time: 2-7 days. |
| Additional information | Specimens with a screening titer < 40 are reported as negative; specimens with a positive screen are titered. A titer > 80 suggests chronic active hepatitis. |
| LOINC code | 5358-7 |
| Last Updated | 1/20/2012 3:45:04 PM |
| Entry Number | 858 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667