TEST ID FMMA2 Mitochondrial (M2) Antibody
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Mitochondrial (M2) AntibodySpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL, Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
| Lipemia | Reject |
| Gross bacterial contamination | Reject |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
| Specimen with preservative added | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative: 0.0-20.0 Units
Equivocal: 20.1-24.9 Units
Positive: >24.9 Units
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
86381