Mitochondrial (M2) Antibody

Test Code: TD_4634

CPT Code(s): 83516

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

AMA
Anti-mitochondrial antibodies
Mitochondrial antibodies

Test Includes

Mitochondrial (M2) Antibody

Methodology

Semi-quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus
Heat-inactivated samples
Samples with visible particulate matter
Samples with microbial contamination
Plasma
Repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

8 hours room temperature
2 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube.
Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube for
this test.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample toclot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, thencentrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastictransport tube within 2 hours of collection.Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube.freeze.when multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube forthis test.