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HelpTest Code LAB2373 Sm (SMITH) ANTIBODY, IGG
Method
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Sm (Smith) Antibody | 86235 |
Reference Range
| Age | Sex | Low | High | Units |
| All | All | <20 (Negative) | ≥20 (Positive) | CU |
Instrumentation
Werfen Bioflash
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 48 hours |
| SST | Serum | Frozen | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 1 month |
Serum should be separated from the clot within 4 hours of collection. Store samples at room temperature no longer than 8 hours. If the assay will not be completed within 8 hours, refrigerate the sample at 2-8C. If the assay will not be completed within 48 hours, or for shipment of the sample, freeze at -20C or lower.
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday - Friday / Same day / Not available STAT
Section
Immunology
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes