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Anti Liver-Kidney Microsomal (LKM)

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.


Test Code
LKMAB


CPT Codes
86256

Preferred Specimen
Serum from a gold top


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Gold Top (SST)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days


Methodology
Slide fluorescence

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 2-3 times a week.


Reference Range
Titer <1:20 -Negative
Titer >1:20 -Positive


Clinical Significance
This assay is used to detect Liver-Kidney-microsomal antibodies and for the evaluationof patients with liver disease of unknown etiology and patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis.
  
 




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.