Smith IgG Antibody

Test Code
SMAB


Alias/See Also
SM Ab
SM (Smith) Ab


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
1mL


Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells
 



Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
 



Specimen Stability
Refrigerated – 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Storage and stabilty requirements not met

Improper or no label on container

Improper container

Leaking container

Quantity not sufficent

Expired collection tube


Methodology
Athena

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Reference Range
0-99 AU/mL

Abnormal >=100 AU/mL
 



Clinical Significance
Detection and identification of autoantibodies associated with systemic autoimmune diseases. 


Performing Laboratory
Meritus


Last Updated: October 25, 2023


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