Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody
General Information
Lab Name
Anti Smooth Muscle Ab
Lab Code
ASMA
Epic Name
Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody
Interpretation
Method
Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 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.
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
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
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.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Immunology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Mon-Fri. Negative results same day. Positive results on next run.
Available STAT?
No