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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

LAB512

CPT

86015

Synonyms

ASMA; SMA; Actin; Actin Antibody; Antiactin 

Specimen Type

Serum 

Container

Red-top or gold-top tube

Collection Instructions

 

Volume

Volume: 1 mL 
Minimum volume: 0.3 mL 

Additional Information

Detection of antibodies aids in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) 

Patient Preparation

 

Specimen Processing Instructions

 Once in the lab, separate serum from cells if using red-top tube

Transport Requirements

Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature or Refrigerated: 14 days 

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; bacterial contamination

Reference Range

Reference Range accompanies report

Critical Value

 

Test Includes

Smooth Muscle Antibody 

Methodology

Enzyme –linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) 

Testing Frequency

 

LCA

006643 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe

Reviewed Date

3/1/23

Supplemental

* Denotes Reference Lab Test