Test Directory
Anti-Liver/Kidney Microsomal Antibody
Containers - Adult
Sarstedt Monovette Serum Gel Tube (Brown Cap)
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Volume Range
4.9mls
Additive per Container
Clotting/activator gel |
Containers - Child
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Sarstedt Monovette Serum Gel Tube (Brown Cap)
|
Volume Range
4.9ml
Additive per Container
Clotting activator/gel |
Reference ranges
Positive results are reported as (+) borderline, + positive or ++ strong positive.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
Special instructions for collection
Serum samples only please.
How to request
Trak, ICE, Clinical Immunology request form.
Availability
Normal working hours 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.
Anticipated turnaround
14 Days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Reviewed and authorised by Consultant Immunologist.
General additional information
Tested along with GPC, AMA and SMA
Diagnosis of Type 2 autoimmune hepatitis in the young.
IIF using sections of rat kidney, liver and stomach.
LKM antibodies are strongly associated with Type 2 autoimmune hepatitis but are also found in a subset of patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.