Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Autoimmune Liver Disease Blot

Alias or Abbreviation:Liver blot
Intro:
Indication:Primary biliary liver cirrhosis, increase in transaminases for unclear reasons, suspected autoimmune hepatitis and overlap syndromes.
Further information:
Profile includes the following antigens:
• AMA M2
• M2-E3 (BPO)
• Sp100
• PML
• gp210
• LKM-1
• LC-1
• SLA/LP
• SSA
• Ro-52
• Scl-70
• CENP A
• CENP B
• PGDH
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:LDOT
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ PlasmaComplex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes
EQA Scheme:Yes
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Methodology:Immunoblot
UKAS Reference Number:9580 (recommended)
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Minimum Request Interval (MRI):180 days (6 months) over 16y only
Contact Number:01902 695279 or Ext 85279