Liver-Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibodies

Synonyms

• ANTI-MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY
• LAB516
• LKM
• LKM-1 ANTIBODIES
• MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY ASSAY, LIVER KIDNEY

Cerner Name

LKM Antibodies

Clinical Info

The detection of LKM-1 antibodies is an aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis, type 2 (AIH-2). LKM antibodies are markers of AIH-2 which usually begins in childhood and generally affects children younger than 18 years of age. LKM antibodies are associated with a more serious progression of the disease.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1  mL serum (0.3 min)

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube
Specimen: 1  mL serum (0.3 min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen Serum
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature
                 14 Days Refrigerated
                 14 Days Frozen
 

Transport Instructions

Frozen Serum

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature
                 14 Days Refrigerated
                 14 Days Frozen
 

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp of America

CPT

86376

PDM

5900920

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms