Anti-Smith (Anti-SM)

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Anti-Smith (Anti-SM)

Category: Autoimmune / Rheumatologic / Inflammatory

Test Information:
The detection of autoantibodies against SM proteins is one of the ACR criteria for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Anti Smith antibodies serves as a prognostic marker for SLE.

Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)

Specimen Type:
Serum

Required Volume:
2 mL

Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation

Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)

Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)

  • Storage: 2 to 8˚C
    Stability: 5 days
  • Storage: – 20˚C
    Stability: 6 months

Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)

Test Category:
Batch

Test Schedule:
Specimen receiving CUT-OFF:
Daily, 1200H.

All specimen received beyond cut-off will be included in the next batch processing

Results Availability:
Following day at 1200H

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