Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex to Titer

Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex to Titer

Test Code

259
86381
259
86381
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Clinical Significance

Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex to Titer - A high Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody (AMA) titer supports the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). Low titers of AMA may be detected in other liver disorders, which include chronic active hepatitis and cryptogenic cirrhosis. Mitochondrial M2 Antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • If Mitochondrial Antibody Screen is positive, then Mitochondrial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86381).

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody,AMA, Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
If Mitochondrial Antibody Screen is positive, then Mitochondrial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86381).

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody,AMA, Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex
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Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 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
0.5 mL serum
0.1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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