Sm Antibody

Sm Antibody

Test Code

37923
86235
37923
86235
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Clinical Significance

Sm Antibody -

Smith Antibody (Sm) is highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Smith Antibody is also detected in approximately 15% of patients with SLE. Smith Antibody is detected in more than half of young African-American women with SLE.

Test Resources

Algorithm

ANA, IFA, Cascade with Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel 2, with Reflexes (test code 94954).

Clinical Focus

Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related Diseases

Test Summary

ANA, IFA, Cascade and Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel 2, With Reflexes

Test Summary

ANAlyzeR ANA, IFA with Reflex Titer/Pattern, Systemic Autoimmune Panel 1

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

<1.0 AI Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Sm or Smith Antibody

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

<1.0 AI Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Sm or Smith Antibody
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum 

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days 
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum 
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days 
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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