Anti Mitochondrial Antibody

General Information

Lab Name
Anti Mitochondrial Ab
Lab Code
AMITO
Epic Name
Anti Mitochondrial Antibody
Synonyms
AMA
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
0-Negative [NRN] 0-Negative [NRN]

Effective date: 04/01/2010

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube

Handling Instructions

Serum @ 4°C

Quantity
Requested: 0.5 mL serum
Minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum. Store serum at 4°C preferred. Frozen at -20°C is acceptable.

Stable up to 14 days stored 2-8°C. Stable long term frozen.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Run Mon-Fri. Negative results same day. Positive results on next run.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86381
LOINC
17284-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW998
Interfaced Result Code
UOW998