Home
HelpTest Code SMAS Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
Secondary ID
609515Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMAT | Smooth Muscle Ab Titer, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If smooth muscle antibody (SMA) screen is positive, then the SMA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-Treated | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86015
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday