Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody (ASMA)

Antibodies that attack smooth muscle are detected in the blood by an anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) test. An autoantibody known as a smooth muscle antibody (SMA) is a type of autoantibody. Antibodies target the cells and tissues of the body. 

ASMA is seen in patients with persistent active autoimmune hepatitis. The antibody is found in viral and alcoholic hepatitis. Antibodies in chronic active hepatitis range from 80 to 320.

Immunosuppressive drugs can treat autoimmune hepatitis. Early detection leads to better treatment outcomes. If left untreated, autoimmune hepatitis can develop into cirrhosis and liver failure. 

Why Done? 

• The ASMA test is most commonly used to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis, a disorder in which the immune system assaults the liver tissues. If you have enlarged liver, discomfort over the liver, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, or skin rashes, you should get tested for autoimmune hepatitis.

• A high level of SMA antibodies can indicate autoimmune liver disease, chronic hepatitis C infection, and even malignancy in some cases.

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is required.

Required Documents for Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody (ASMA) Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of ASMA Test in Delhi: 

The Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody IFA (ASMA) test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.