Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Mitochondrial antibody (AMA) (Liver antibodies)
Alias or Abbreviation:AMA, Mito, Liver antibody
Accreditation:Awaiting assessment
Intro:
Indication:Autoimmune liver disease specifically:
• primary biliary cirrhosis
• autoimmune hepatitis.
Further information:
Forms part of the Liver Auto-immune profile which includes tests for:
• Mitochondrial antibody (AMA)
• Smooth muscle antibody (SMA)
• Liver- kidney microsomal antibody (LKM)
• Gastric Parietal antibody (GPC)
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Test Code:LKS
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Titre provided for positive results.
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
Further information:Available as part of the Liver Auto-immune profile only (LKS)
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Methodology:Indirect Immunofluorescence
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Minimum Request Interval (MRI):180 days (6 months) over 16y only
