Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody

General Information

Lab Name
Anti Smooth Muscle Ab
Lab Code
ASMA
Epic Name
Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
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.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

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

Quantity
Requested: 0.5 mL serum
Minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

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.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Mon-Fri. Negative results same day. Positive results on next run.
Available STAT?
No
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

Billing & Coding

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