CPT/HCPCS
86376
Order Code
CH434
Turnaround Time
48-72 hrs
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Transport Tube
Preferred Specimens
1 mL Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.3 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM-1) Antibody (IgG) – The presence of LKM-1 antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH-2).
Reference Ranges
=25.0 U – Positive
Alternative Names
AIH, LKM, Autoimmune Hepatitis
