Method Name
Reference Laboratory
Aliases
Smooth Muscle Antibody, IgG; Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody, Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
After separation from clot, stable for 2 days at room temperature.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 1-3 days.
Reference Values
< 1:20: Normal n1:20 - 1:80: Positive- suggestive of liver disease. Suggest repeat in two to three weeks with fresh specimen. n>= 1:160: Suggestive of chronic active hepatitis.