Actin (F-Actin) Smooth Muscle Antibody IgG
Order Name
ACTIN AB
Test Number: 5700200
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5700200
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Actin (F-Actin) Smooth Muscle Antibody IgG
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | 44706-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: This assay detects IgG antibodies. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | In viral hepatitis the titers are generally less than 1:80 and are transient. The titers in primary biliary cirrhosis are also low, ranging from 1:20 to 1:40. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 006643 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86015 |
| Internal Comments | LOINC 44706-0 ADDED 4/6/15 2022 cpt from 83516 to 86015 - JK If F-Actin is 20 Units or greater, then Smooth Muscle Ab, IgG IFA titer will be added. Additional charges apply (CPT 86256). Reflex order code: Reflex Smooth Muscle Antibody Titer [5577080] Relex Result code: Reflex Sm Muscle Ab [5577080] |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |