MITOCHONDRIAL (M2) ANTIBODY
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MITA
UPHSM LIS Test #: 024694
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 024694
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Room Temperature
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Temperature: Room Temperature
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat-treated specimen; specimen with preservative added
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat-treated specimen; specimen with preservative added
Methods
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Clinical Utilities
Use: The presence of mitochondrial antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).
Limitations: The presence of immune complexes in the patient's sample may cause an increased level of nonspecific binding and produce false-positive results. Not all PBC patients are positive for mitochondrial antibodies. Results of this assay should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serologic tests.
Limitations: The presence of immune complexes in the patient's sample may cause an increased level of nonspecific binding and produce false-positive results. Not all PBC patients are positive for mitochondrial antibodies. Results of this assay should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serologic tests.
CPT Codes
86381
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
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