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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3009 |
| NBS code | LBC02502 |
| Service code | 31616 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Red Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Type: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
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
Immunoblot Assay
Days and Times Performed
Monday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
Negative
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Anti-liver/kidney microsomal antibodies type 1 is a serologic marker for autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) type 2.
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
59072-9
Alias
aLKM1
Antibodies to liver/kidney microsomal type 1, serum.
LKM1 (liver/kidney microsomal type 1 antibodies)
Microsomal (liver/kidney) Type 1 antibodies