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HelpTest Code LKMAB Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | LKM |
| Epic ID | LAB2588 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat treated | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Testing Algorithm
For information see First-Line Screening for Autoimmune Liver Disease Algorithm.
Useful For
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology
Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative: ≤20.0 Units
Equivocal: 20.1-24.9 Units
Positive: ≥25.0 Units
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
86376