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HelpTest Code SMAT Smooth Muscle Antibody Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see SMAS / Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Secondary ID
608956Testing Algorithm
If the smooth muscle antibody (SMA) screen is equivocal or positive, then the SMA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see SMAS / Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum.
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Only orderable as part of a reflex. For more information see SMAS / Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86015
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday