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Mitochondria M2 Antibody (IgG), EIA
Test CodeMM2AG
Alias/See Also
LAB724
CPT Codes
<p>86381</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection.
Additional Information:
- For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice.
- Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: Next day
Report Available
Next day
Reference Range
| Negative | ≤20.0 U |
| Equivocal | 20.1 - 24.9 U |
| Positive | ≥25.0 U |
Clinical Significance
Mitochondrial antibody is present in approximately 95% of patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Mitochondrial M2 antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 23, 2012