The Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody test is a blood test used to detect specific antibodies called smooth muscle antibodies (SMAs; also called anti-smooth muscle antibodies-ASMA) in your blood. These antibodies are produced by the immune system and mistakenly attack healthy cells in the liver, which can cause inflammation and damage. This test helps doctors diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), a long-term liver condition where the body’s immune system attacks the liver.
Normally, the immune system defends the body against harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria. However, in autoimmune diseases like AIH, it produces autoantibodies like ASMAs that target the body’s own tissues by mistake. Autoimmune hepatitis can lead to serious complications like liver scarring (cirrhosis) if not treated early. Treatment often includes medications that reduce immune system activity, which helps protect the liver from further damage.
Test Type: Blood Sample
Reporting: 4 Days Report
Free Home/Office Sample Collection
Fasting: Fasting Not Required
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Yes. Book home collection when ordering online or call our team. Trained phlebotomists visit your address at the scheduled slot.
Most routine tests are reported same day after sample validation. Specialized tests may take longer — see your booking confirmation.
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