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Department

Immunology
Local code : ENAS

Preferred Sample Type

ENA Antibody: Sm D

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5-10 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

5 days

Sample Stability

Stored at 4oC

ENA Antibody: Sm D

General Information

Anti-Sm (Smith) antibodies are specific for SLE (5-30%) and are more prevalent in Afro-carribeans

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    NEQAS eqa scheme for nuclear and related antigens