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General
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Clinical Use:
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Antimitochrondrial antibodies are found in autoimmne liver disease. Its main association is with Primary Bilary Cholangitis (PBC)for which more specfic testing (AMC-M2) on positive samples can confirm diagnosis, increasing levels of clinical significance. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a month. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| AMA, AMC, Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody, |
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Code:
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TAAMC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Department
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Site
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Last Updated : 12-09-2025 10:35 |