Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM-1) Antibody (IgG)

Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM-1) Antibody (IgG)

Test Code

15038
86376
15038
86376
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Clinical Significance

Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM-1) Antibody (IgG) - The presence of LKM-1 antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH-2).

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

≤20.0 U Negative
20.1-24.9 U  Equivocal
≥25.0 U Positive

Alternative Name(s)

AIH,LKM,Autoimmune Hepatitis

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

≤20.0 U Negative
20.1-24.9 U  Equivocal
≥25.0 U Positive

Alternative Name(s)

AIH,LKM,Autoimmune Hepatitis
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.3 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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