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LIVER-KIDNEY MICROSOME IGG ANTIBODY
Number 629
CPT Code 86376
Alias LKM, LKM-1 ANTIBODIES
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Negative: 0.0-20.0
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 8 Hours
Stability Refrigerated 48 Hours
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA)
Limitations
A negative LKM-1 result does not rule out the presence of autoimmune hepatitis type 2. LKM-1 may be detected in some patients as a result of HCV infection and may not be the result of AIH-2.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat-treated specimen; specimen with preservative added
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsLKM, LKM-1