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SMOOTH MUSCLE AB

Test Code
LAB8037


Alias/See Also
  • F-ACTIN
  • f actin


CPT Codes
86256

Includes
Test includes titer


Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL
 


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30°C up to 8 hours
  • 2-8°C up to 2 days; otherwise freeze


Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule
M, W, F

Batched; once per day run


Report Available
Same day tested unless repeat testing is needed. 


Reference Range
<1:20


Clinical Significance
Smooth muscle antibodies are detected in 85% of chronic active hepatitis cases and in < 50% of primary biliary cirrhosis cases. They are usually negative in extrahepatic biliary obstruction, drug induced liver disease, viral hepatitis and hepatoma.


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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