LKM Antibody

Test Code: TD_4682
CPT Code(s): 86376

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Anti-LKM
Liver-kidney microsomal AB

Test Includes

LKM Antibody

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Plasma
Heat-treated
Microbially contaminated

Reference Range(s)

<=20 UNITS

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells: 8 hours room temperature
21 days refrigerated
Undetermined frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.