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TEST ID LKM Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum

Reporting Name

Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Testing Algorithm

For more information see First-Line Screening for Autoimmune Liver Disease Algorithm.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat treated Reject

Reference Values

≤20.0 Units (Negative)

20.1-24.9 Units (Equivocal)

≥25.0 Units (Positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86376

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following with the specimen:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-General Request (T239)

Useful For

Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology

 

Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis