Immunology
| Full details for "ENA SM ". | |
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Name |
ENA SM |
Alternative name/Profile |
SM abs |
Department |
Immunology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Clotted blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5ml Red. |
Frequency of analysis |
Batch basis, usually once a week. |
Turnaround time |
18 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
This test only performed if ENA ELISA is positive. Anti SM antibodies are highly specific for SLE but are only found in approximately 20% of patients. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
0-20 U/ml = Negative on Samples reported prior to 21.09.11 All samples reported after 21.09.11 have new reference ranges and units. <7.0 = Negative U/ML, 7.0-10 U/ML = Equivocal, >10 U/ML = Positive
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SJH Patients Only |
No |
Last updated |
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:36:25 BST |