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ACTIN (Smooth Muscle) Antibody (IgG) [15043]
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Test Code
ACAB
Alias/See Also
15043;
Anti Smooth Muscle
Anti Smooth Muscle
CPT Codes
86015
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Monday - Wednesday - Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
The presence of actin antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
