Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM-1) Antibody (IgG)
Test Summary
The presence of LKM-1 antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH-2).
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Order Code
LKMICR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3208
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86376
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
| ≤20.0 U | Negative | |
| 20.1-24.9 U | Equivocal | |
| ≥25.0 U | Positive | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| ≤20.0 U | Negative | |
| 20.1-24.9 U | Equivocal | |
| ≥25.0 U | Positive | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days