Smith Antibody (Sm Antibody, Anti-Smith)
Order Name
ANTI SMITH
Test Number: 5510450
Revision Date 02/26/2018
Test Number: 5510450
Revision Date 02/26/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Anti-Smith Antibody Titer
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 43182-5 |
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Anti Smith Antibody Interpretation
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Room Temperature 8hrs, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen: 30 days. Transport Frozen |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Diagnostic for SLE (99% specificity) but only found in 20-30% of patients with SLE and most particularly Afro-Americans. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86235 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |