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Mitochondria M2 Ab IgG 30321
Test CodeMITAB
Alias/See Also
MITAB
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
Collect one SST and send serum refrigerated
Transport Container
SST
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; 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 |