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Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not stored properly, grossly lipemic, hemolyzed and icteric specimens, Inadequate labeling, improper collection.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerated 7 days
Turn Around Time
1-3 Days
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Anti-Smith (Sm) Antigen, Sm (Smith) Autoantibodies
EPIC Code
LAB2001
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, EDTA (Lavender) plasma
Testing Volume
0.25 mL (250ul)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours