Test Code SMAB Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID | 
|---|
| SM | 
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 Rochester
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen 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 Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | 
|---|---|---|
| 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
CPT 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 | 
 
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