Test Code SM Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code: 68428804
Reporting Name
Sm Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Evaluating patients with clinical features suggestive of antinuclear antibody associated connective tissue disease and the confirmation of a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Testing for Smith antibodies is not useful in patients without demonstrable antinuclear antibodies.
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat treated | Reject |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysCPT Code Information
86235
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SM | Sm Ab, IgG, S | 18323-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SM | Sm Ab, IgG, S | 18323-6 |