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Test Details |
Test Code |
BOBT00976 |
Test Category |
Individual Test |
Sample Type |
Blood |
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Details of Anti Sm (Smith) Antibody - Serum
What is Anti Sm (Smith) Antibody - Serum
Anti Smith (Sm) antibody is a specific antibody for SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus), commonly called Lupus. It is seen in nearly 30% of SLE patients. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which your own immune system attacks your own body tissues & organs such as skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs etc. Sm antibody is associated with baseline disease activity & any changes in the baseline in new onset Lupus. A positive result for anti-Sm antibodies is consistent with the diagnosis of SLE.