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MITOCHONDRIAL AB

Test Code
LAB8061


Alias/See Also
  • Mitochondria
  • Mitochondrial


CPT Codes
86381

Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30°C up to 8 hours
  • 2-8°C up to 2 days; otherwise freeze


Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule
M, W, F


Report Available
Same day tested unless repeat testing is needed


Reference Range
<1:20


Clinical Significance
A high anti-mitochondiral (AMA) titer supports the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis; low titers of AMA may be detected in ohter liver disorders which include chronic active hepatitis and cryptogenic cirrhosis. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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