ACTIN (Smooth Muscle) Antibody (IgG) [15043]

Message

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Test Code

ACAB

Alias/See Also

15043;
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

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Monday - Wednesday - Friday
BS

Report Available

3 days

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals
N/M/F	1000Y	< 20 = Negative
		20 - 30 = Weak Positive
		> 30 = High Positive
Anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ANTI-SMA) were previously tested for by indirect immunofluorescence (IF) using rat stomach as antigen. To enhance our testing specificity for autoimmune hepatitis type 1 (AIH TYPE 1), immunofluorescence has been replaced by an ELISA based assay to purify F-ACTIN. IgG antibodies to F-ACTIN are present in approximately 75% of patients with AIH TYPE 1, approximately 65% of patients with autoimmune Cholagitis, approximately 30% of patients with primary Biliary Cirrhosis, and approximatley 2% of healthy controls. High values are closely correlated with AIH TYPE 1.

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

Last Updated: January 19, 2022

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