Low Anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA): what it means
A Anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) result below the normal range is considered low. Here is what a reduced Anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) can point to, and when it is worth discussing with a doctor.
Reference range: Negative <1:40; a positive titre (typically ≥1:40, and more meaningfully ≥1:80) is the hallmark antibody of type 1 autoimmune hepatitis and is read together with raised IgG and liver enzymes
Understand your full resultWhat a low Anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) can mean
- Negative — the expected result; it makes type 1 autoimmune hepatitis less likely but does not exclude it (some cases are seronegative or carry other antibodies).
- A falling titre on treatment — is not routinely used to monitor; response is followed by liver enzymes and IgG.
When to discuss with a doctor
The anti-smooth muscle antibody is a specialist test, used when autoimmune liver disease is being considered — typically for unexplained raised liver enzymes or suspected autoimmune hepatitis — rather than as a general screen. A positive result, especially at a higher titre and alongside a positive ANA, a raised IgG and a matching liver enzyme pattern, supports type 1 autoimmune hepatitis, which is important to identify because it is treatable and, untreated, can progress to cirrhosis. The diagnosis is made by a specialist from the whole picture, usually with a liver biopsy, not from this antibody alone. Mediora.AI shows the anti-smooth muscle antibody alongside ANA, IgG and the liver enzymes so the autoimmune-hepatitis pattern is visible in context; the diagnosis and treatment belong with your doctor.
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