Ordering Recommendation
May be helpful in evaluating for autoimmune liver disease. For a more comprehensive reflex panel, refer to Autoimmune Liver Disease Reflexive Panel (3002479).
Mnemonic
*ASM TITER
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severly lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Less than 1:20 | Negative - No Antibody detected. |
1:20-1:80 | Weak Positive - Suggest repeat testing in two to three weeks with fresh specimen. |
1:160 or greater | Positive - Suggestive of autoimmune hepatitis or chronic active hepatitis. |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86256
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0051244 | Smooth Muscle Ab, IgG Titer | 47977-4 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Smooth Muscle Antibody, IgG Titer