Laboratory Medicine Program

Anti-mitochondrial antibodies
(AMA)

Clinical Decription:
Anti-mitochondral antibodies are a heterogeneous group of autoantibodies directed against various proteins that are located in the outer and inner membrane of mitochondria. The M2 subtype is directed to proteins of the -keto acid dehydrogenase complex. The presence of M2 is associated with primary biliary cirrhosis.
<br/><em>Dade Behring Anti-mitochondrial antibodies package insert</em>

Method: ELISA; Manual

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
< 5 IU/mL

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): Biweekly.

Turnaround Time: 14 days

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