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Test Code AMA Anti-Mitochondial Antibody

Important Note

Testing performed at Pathology Laboratory in Des Moines, IA

Additional Codes

 Test ID

AMA

EPIC Test ID

LAB2613

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Seperate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Blood that is mixed with anticoagulant

Specimen Volume

3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.5 mL blood/0.5 mL serum

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

14 days

Frozen Stability: 

365 days

Ambient Stability: 

2 days

Report Availability

Performed: 

Batched 2-3 times per week

Analytical Time: 

4 days

Methodology

Methodology: 

Fluorescent Antibody

Note: AMA samples are screened at a titer of 1:20. All samples that are positive are titered and the titer will be reported. All positives include a Pathologist's interpretation