Test ID SM Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Useful 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.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Sm Ab, IgG, SSpecimen 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 | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT 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 |