CPT/HCPCS
86381
Order Code
CH747
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 |
Test Details
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Significance
Mitochondrial antibody is present in approximately 95% of patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Mitochondrial M2 antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC.
Reference Ranges
Negative <=20.0 U Equivocal 20.1-24.9 U Positive >=25.0 U
