Mitochondria M2 Antibody (IgG), EIA
Test Summary
Mitochondrial antibody is present in approximately 95% of patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Mitochondrial M2 antibody has an even higher specificity for PBC.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
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
N/A
Order Code
MM2AB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3428
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86381
Billing Code
- 670963
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| Negative | ≤20.0 U |
| Equivocal | 20.1 - 24.9 U |
| Positive | ≥25.0 U |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or lower, and send frozen samples on dry ice. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
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
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Negative | ≤20.0 U |
| Equivocal | 20.1 - 24.9 U |
| Positive | ≥25.0 U |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day