Test Code LAB513 Mitochondrial Antibodies (M2), Serum (AMA)
Additional Codes
Reporting Title
AMA-Mitochondrial
Methodology
Inova Diagnostics Inc, Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
A high titer of anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) supports diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis. Low titers of AMA may be detected in other liver disorders that include chronic active hepatitis and cryptogenic cirrhosis.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
Negative (<20)
Positives will be titered at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86381 - screen
86381 - titer (if appropriate)