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Smooth Muscle Antibody ( ASMA ) IFE

An Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody (ASMA) IFA test is a blood test that detects autoantibodies in the blood that attack your own smooth muscle cells, particularly in the liver, and is used to help diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and other liver diseases. The acronym IFA stands for Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay, a sensitive technique used in this test. The test helps evaluate autoimmune liver damage and should be used in conjunction with other clinical and lab tests for a definitive diagnosis.