Liver-Kidney Microsome - 1 Antibody, IgG
Order Name
LIV-KID AB
Test Number: 3606775
Revision Date 07/10/2025
Test Number: 3606775
Revision Date 07/10/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Liver-Kidney Microsome 1 Antibody, IgG
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | 32220-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen: 1mL(0.3mL) Serum from Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Stability Requirements: Room temperature 14 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x4) Cause for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat treated or sample with preservative added. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | A negative LKM-1 result does not rule out the presence of autoimmune hepatitis type 2. LKM-1 may be detected in some patients as a result of HCV infection and may not be the result of AIH-2. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 163980 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86376 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |