LKM AB
Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3528
Synonyms:
Anti-KM1 or Anti-LKM-1
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Specimens that are hemolyzed, lipemic or have gross bacterial contamination will be rejected.
2. Heat-treated or specimens with preservative will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86376 - Liver-Kidney Microsomal Ab (EAP 30021261)
Method:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)