Test Code: AMA Preferred Name Mitochondrial antibody
No
1 day
Weekly
< 7 days
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 8 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 1 mL | 2x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
--No collection notes--
GENERAL NOTES
INTERPRETATION: A positive result, especially at high titre, is highly sensitive and specific for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
