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Test Code
ASMAR
Test Name
Actin Antibody w/Reflex
CPT Codes
86015
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days.

Frozen

<20°C for long-term storage.

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Methodology
ELISA with reflex to IFA
Reference Intervals
SexAgeReference IntervalUnit
FemaleAll Age Groups<20
MaleAll Age Groups<20

<20, no antibodies detected

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays
Reflex Tests
SMIFA, SMIFT