ANTI SMOOTH MUSCLE F-ACTIN ANTIBODY

Test Code

ASMA

Alias/See Also

F-ACTIN; f actin

CPT Codes
86015

Includes

Test includes titer

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of of day tested at the performing laboratory. If repeat testing is needed, results will be delayed until the next day the test is performed.

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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM1 (Immunology, Manual)

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

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