ANTI SMITH ANTIBODY

Test Code

CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
-20° or lower frozen samples are stable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed or lipemic samples

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Clinical Significance

Antibodies to Sm are highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus and when present are considered a marker antibody. However, these antibodies are found in only 20% of patients with SLE.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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