Learn about the meaning and implications of a positive smooth muscle antibody test result Find out what conditions it may indicate and how to manage it effectively. The titer provides information about the amount or concentration of these antibodies in the blood. What is the normal range for smooth muscle antibody The normal range for smooth muscle antibody (asma) varies, but commonly, a titer of 1:40 or lower is considered normal in most labs. A smooth muscle antibody (sma) test is used to detect the presence of smas in the blood and is often used alongside other tests to determine whether autoimmune hepatitis is the cause of liver damage.
[1] there are no differences in race or sex with regard to titer results among healthy. This test measures the amount of smooth muscle antibodies (sma) in the blood Smas are proteins produced by the body’s immune system to work against its own cytoskeletal proteins. May be helpful in evaluating for autoimmune liver disease For a more comprehensive reflex panel, refer to autoimmune liver disease reflexive panel (3002479) Indicates whether a test has been approved by the new york state department of health
If the smooth muscle antibody (sma) screen is equivocal or positive, then the sma titer will be performed at an additional charge Only orderable as part of a reflex For more information see smas / smooth muscle antibody screen, serum
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