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HelpTest Code AMA Mitochondrial Antibodies (M2), 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.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 1.5 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Useful For
Establishing the diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis
This test is not useful for indicating the stage or prognosis of the disease or for monitoring the course of the disease.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimens | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 3 daysReporting Name
Mitochondrial Ab, M2, SReference Values
Negative: <0.1 Units
Borderline: 0.1-0.3 Units
Weakly positive: 0.4-0.9 Units
Positive: ≥1.0 Units
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86381