Test Code AMA Antimitochondrial Antibodies, Serum
Performing Laboratory
NorDx
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube or an serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Note: Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86255-Screen
86256-Titer, if indicated
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, titer will be performed.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday, Friday