Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody

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General Information

Lab Name
Anti Smooth Muscle Ab
Lab Code
ASMA
Epic Ordering
Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody
Description
Synonyms

Interpretation

Method

Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range
Female Male
AgeRangeAgeRange
0-Negative [NRN] 0-Negative [NRN]

Effective date: 04/01/2010

Interferences and Limitations

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic serum may produce increased nonspecific background staining of substrate.

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube
Pediatric: 2 PLAIN MICROTAINERS

Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 0.5 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Processing

Processing

Centrifuge and aliquot serum. Store serum at 4°C preferred. Frozen at -20°C is acceptable.

Stable up to 14 days if stored 2-8°C. Stable frozen long term.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency
Mon-Fri. Negative results same day. Positive results on next run.
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
86015
LOINC
5358-7
Interfaced Order Code
UOW1797
Interfaced Result Code
UOW1797