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Anti Smooth Muscle Ab

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.


Test Code
ASMA


CPT Codes
86255

Preferred Specimen
Serum from a gold top


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Gold Top (SST)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated:14 days


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


Hemolysis




Methodology
Flourescence

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 2-3 times a week.


Reference Range
Titer <1:20 -Negative
Titer >1:20 -Positive


Clinical Significance
This test is used to identify patients with chronic active hepatitis.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.