Smooth Muscle Antibodies Blood Test

Concerned about autoimmune liver disease? This test detects smooth muscle antibodies (SMA), which can indicate autoimmune hepatitis, a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the liver, helping to differentiate symptoms from other liver conditions.

Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 5 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

Smooth Muscle Antibodies

Test specifications

Provider: Medichecks
Sample type: blood
Collection method: in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 5 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Autoimmunity

Smooth Muscle Antibodies

About this test

Description provided by Medichecks.

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