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Laboratory Code
LAB3041022
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
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.
Service Code
32139
LOINC Code Information
51715-1
Update
Last updated 21/02/2025