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Test Code AMA Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041022
NBS code LBC12416
Service code 32139

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following:

Preferred: Acceptable:
Yellow Top Red Top

Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen type: Serum

Volume: 0.5mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 2 days
Refrigerate 2 weeks (preferred)
Frozen 1 year

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis  OK
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Days and Times Performed

Monday, TAT 2 - 8 days

Reference Interval

No antibody detected:  <20 U/mL

Positive:   ≥ 20 U/ml

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Useful in the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis.

Update

Last updated 26/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

51715-1