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HelpTest Code ASMA Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
Additional Codes
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Test ID |
| ASMA |
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EPIC Test ID |
| LAB826 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Separate serum from cells ASAP
Unacceptable Conditions:
Blood that is mixed with anticoagulant
Specimen Volume
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.5 mL blood/0.5 mL serum
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days
Frozen Stability:
365 days
Ambient Stability:
2 days
Report Availability
Performed:
Batched 2-3 times per week
Analytical Time:
4 days
Methodology
Fluorescent Antibody
Note: ASMA samples are screened at a titer of 1:20. All samples that are positive are titered and the titer will be reported. All positives include a Pathologist's interpretation