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Test Code LAB512 Smooth Muscle (F-Actin) IgG Antibody

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

SMAB

Refer To

Warde Lab

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Alternate Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Transport

Serum Frozen

Preferred Transport Temperature

Frozen

Processing

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: Undetermined

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

<20 Units: Negative 20-30 Units: Weak Positive >30 Units: Moderate to Strong Positive

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

4 days

CPT Codes

86015

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed, heat-treated, microbially contaminated or lipemic specimens, plasma