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Smith Antibodies, IgG

Order Name SM
Revision Date 04/21/2020
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Smith Antibodies, IgG
 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 0.5 mL (0.35 mL) Serum Serum Gel Tube Refrigerated
Alternate 1 0.5 mL (0.35 mL) Serum Red Top Refrigerated
Instructions Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered.
Reference Range <1.0 U (negative)
> or =1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation 
A positive result for anti-Sm antibodies is consistent with a diagnosis of lupus erythematosus.

Methodology Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Monday-Saturday; 4 p.m. 
Expected TAT 1-3 Days  
Notes Specimen Stability:
Refrigerated (preferred) - 21 Days
Frozen - 21 Days
CPT Code(s) 86235
Lab Section NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories