Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.

Stability (Room): 6 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: Immunofluorescence Assay

Comment: For SERIAL DILUTIONS, use test code S085.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 7 – 15 days

Usage: Mitochondrial antibody is present in approximately > 90% patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. This assay is not useful for indicating the prognosis of the disease or monitoring the course of the disease.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Autoimmune disorders, Disorders of Liver

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.