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Test Code LAB513 Anti Mitochondrial Antibody

Clinical Information

Positive results are found (infrequently) in patients with CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal hypomotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) syndrome, relatives of patients with primary biliary cholangitis, and other autoimmune diseases.

Synonym

  • AMA

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days

Rejected Due To

  • Improperly labeled specimens
  • Unacceptable container type
  • Microbially contaminated specimens

Testing Algorithm

If Anti Mitochondrial Antibody (AMA) screen is positive then the AMA titer will be performed.

Reflex Tests

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
AMA Titer No No

Interpretation

Negative

Method Description

Indirect immunofluorescence antibody

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday (excludes OSU holidays)

Report Available

4 to 6 days

Reporting Name

Anti Mitochondrial Antibody

CPT Code Information

86381

LOINC Code Information

17284-1
5247-2 (if appropriate)