Liver-Kidney Microsomal Antibody (LKM)
| Order Code: | LKM |
| Order Form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube |
Minimum:
Adult- 5 ml; red top tube
Pediatric- 2ml; red top tube
Testing
Schedule:
Weekly
Turn Around
Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
<1:10 Titer
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate serum 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
86256