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HelpTest Code LAB826 Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
Clinical System Name
Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red Top-Plain, Gold, Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Plasma samples not accepted.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Yes, 0.6 ml serum- transfer to a plastic aliquot tube
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: -20 SO UW
Off-site collection: Spin sample, freeze serum in plastic aliquot container.
Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room temp | n/a |
| Refrigerated | 14 d |
| Frozen | Stable long term frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Drawn daily; performed M - F | 1-3 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
UW Immunology Lab
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86015
Methodology
Method: Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody |
| Reference Test Number: | ASMA |
| Instructions: |
Send out M - F with the UW courier. |