Mitochondrial M2 Antibody, IgG
| Abbrev Code: | MITM2 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6945 | Order Name: | Mitochondrial M2 Antibody, IGG |
| Synonyms: | Anti-Mitochondrial; AMA | ||
| Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86361 x1, 86361 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed twice per week; results are reported within 4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed; lipemic, or microbially contaminated samples. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 7 days refrigerated |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Phadia ELiA G) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Less than 4 U/mL
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