Test Information:
Antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are autoantibodies that are strongly associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly called primary biliary cirrhosis. This test detects and measures the amount (liter) of AMA in the blood.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
The following must be attached and/or provided upon specimen endorsement:
1. Patient’s abstract or initial diagnosis for clinical correlation, as applicable.
For NEGATIVE RESULTS, liter will not be reported
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 14 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Specimen receiving CUT-OFF:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 0800H (effective 16 Jul 2024)
All specimen received beyond cut-off will be included in the next batch processing.
Results Availability:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 1200H