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HelpEpic Code LAB513 Mitochondrial Antibody
Test Name Alias
Antimitochondrial Antibody Level | AMA Level | 8465
Interface Order Alias
10088
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: No
Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: Aliquot serum for longer storage in freezer at -20° or lower
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available Monday through Friday, TAT 1 to 3 days
Reference Range
Negative: <1:20
Performing Department
Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
CPT
86381
CDM Code
3028638101
Epic Test ID
1230100351
LOINC
Mitochondrial Ab: 5247-2
Mayo Access Code
SHO8465
Reviewed Date
12/13/2022