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HelpTest ID 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 Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
608956Useful For
Antibody titer testing as a part of the evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes
Testing Algorithm
If the smooth muscle antibody (SMA) screen is equivocal or positive, then the SMA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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