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The HRLMP is committed to providing high quality laboratory results for our clients.
As one of the largest integrated laboratory medicine programs in Canada we strive to produce the right results the first time on every sample we receive.
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Test Name:
Skeletal Muscle Antibody, Serum
Alternate Name: ANTIBODIES, ANTISTRIATED, SKELETAL AB, SKELETAL MUSCLE AB, STRIATED MUSCLE ANTIBODY
LIS Mnemonic: SKMA
Specimen Type: 4 mL Red Clot Tube, Blood/1 mL Serum
Collection Information: Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or microbial contaminated specimens cannot be processed.
Sample Stability: Store at 2-8°C for up to 14 days. Store at -20°C for longer periods.

Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reference Interval: Negative
Turnaround Time:
Routine:
     6 days


Method of Analysis: Tissue Immunofluorescence
Test was Last Updated: 4/28/2023
Testing Laboratory: Clinical Chemistry & Immunology
Testing Site: HGH
Specimen Requirement: 1 mL Serum
Specimen Handling Instructions: Store and ship refrigerated.