Liver-Kidney Microsome IgG Autoabs

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO137
  • Soft Test Code:
  • LKM1
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 15038
Alternate Names
  • Liver Kidney IgG (LKM-1)
  • Liver-Kidney IgG
  • Liver-Kidney Microsome (LKM-1) IgG Autoabs
  • Liver-Kidney Microsome Antibodies
  • LKM-1
Clinical Significance

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).


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 days Ambient (transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and transfer serum specimens to sterile, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Minimum Volume

0.3 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

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


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance

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).


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 4 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00911170


CPT Coding

86376