Liver-Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibodies Build info

Synonyms

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

Short Name

ANTI MICROSO

Procedure Master Number

LAB516

Procedure ID

17723

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 Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

86376

PDM

5900920

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY ASSAY, LIVER KIDNEY LKMAB MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY ASSAY, LIVER KIDNEY Microsomal Antibody Assay, Liver Kidney