UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Mitochondrial Ab
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| Test Code(s): |
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AMIA / HCAMIA
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| CPT Code(s): |
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86255
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| Methodology: |
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Indirect Fluorescence
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Associated with primary biliary cirrhosis.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 2 working days.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red top
Also Acceptable:
Red cap with yellow ring (SST)
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 3 mL
Pediatrics: 1 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.2 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. Transfer cell-free serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from UWHC Satellite lab locations or outreach locations.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Grossly hemolyzed and lipemic specimens are not recommended.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Not acceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: No limit at -20°C. Avoid repeat freeze and thaw.
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Interpretation
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Normal Mitochondrial Ab (0 days and up): Negative
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Anti-mitochondrial antibody, AMA
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