Test Code Billings Clinic: 9323 Mayo: LKM Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum
Reporting Name
Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Ab, SPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterUseful For
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology
Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat treated | Reject |
Reference Values
≤20.0 Units (Negative)
20.1-24.9 Units (Equivocal)
≥25.0 Units (Positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation
Seropositivity for anti-liver/kidney microsomal antibodies type 1 antibodies is consistent with a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis type 2, in patients with compatible clinical symptoms and histopathology.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86376
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
LKM | Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Ab, S | 32220-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
LKM | Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Ab, S | 32220-6 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following with the specimen:
-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)
-General Request (T239)
Testing Algorithm
For more information see First-Line Screening for Autoimmune Liver Disease Algorithm.