Mitochondrial M2 Antibody, IgG
Order Name
MITOCH M2
Test Number: 5574400
Revision Date 06/26/2023
Test Number: 5574400
Revision Date 06/26/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Mitochondrial M2 Antibody, IgG
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Chemiluminescence, Immunoassay | 14251-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL(Min: 0.3 mL) to a Standard Transport Tube. Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or severely lipemic specimens. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Mitochondrial Antibody is present in approximately 95% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). Mitochondrial M2 Antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86381 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |