Mitochondrial antibody is present in approximately 95% of patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Mitochondrial M2 antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Centrifuge and separate serum within one hour of collection
Gross hemolysis
Grossly icteric
Grossly lipemic
Heat-treated
Specimens containing heavy, visible particulate
Transport
Do not use frost free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower
Transport on Dry Ice
M2 IgG Ab:
< or = 20.0 units Negative
20.1 - 24.9 units Equivocal
> or = 25.0 units Positive
Mitochondrial antibody is present in approximately 95% of patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Mitochondrial M2 antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC.
1 to 2 days
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