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Mitochondria M2 Antibody (IgG), EIA
Test CodeQ30321
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection.
Transport Container
No additive (red-top) or SST
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
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: 1-2 days
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.
