Liver-Kidney Microsomal Ab

Test ID: Z0472

CPT code: 86376
LOINC: 32220-6
Specimen Type: Red or SST
Frequency: 2 – 3 days
Instructions: 1 mL Serum from Red or SST, Ambient. Min 0.3 mL.
Text: The detection of LKM-1 antibodies is an aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis, type 2 . LKM antibodies are markers of AIH-2 which usually begins in childhood. The disease is more frequent in females than males (8:1). LKM-1 antibodies have been reported in up to 8% of patients with chronic HCV infection. A negative LKM-1 result does not rule out AIH-2
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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