Anti LKM Antibody

General Information

Lab Name

Anti LKM Ab

Lab Code

ALKMA

Epic Name

Anti LKM Antibodies

Synonyms

Anti liver/Kidney Microsomal

Interpretation

Method

Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range

Female Male
AgeRangeAgeRange
0-Negative [NRN] 0-Negative [NRN]

Effective date: 04/01/2010

Interferences and Limitations

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic serum may produce increased nonspecific background staining of substrate.

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection

3 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube

Handling Instructions

Instructions for Outside Clients: Centrifuge and aliquot serum. Store serum @ 4°C

Quantity

requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Processing

Centrifuge and aliquot serum. Store serum at 4°C preferred. Frozen at -20°C is acceptable.

Stable up to 14 days stored 2-8°C. Stable long term frozen.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Immunology (IMM)

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Mon-Fri. Negative results same day. Positive results on next run

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

86376

LOINC

53030-3

Interfaced Order Code

UOW1562

Interfaced Result Code

UOW1562