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Liver Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names	Liver Autoantibodies, Liver Abs
Test Code	ASM, AMA, LKM
Testing Laboratory	Immunology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	A request for 'Liver Antibodies' or 'Liver Autoantibodies' will be interpreted as a request for: Smooth Muscle Antibodies Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies Mitochondrial Antibodies In an initial presentation, Tissue Autoantibody testing is the preferred screening test, before proceeding directly to a Liver Line Blot.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED serum tube. This can be shared with other Immunology tests requiring same tube type.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID	S, SP
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions A request for 'Soluble Liver Antibodies', 'SLA' or 'LC1' should be coded for as a Liver Line Blot (LLB). A generic request for 'Liver Antibodies' or 'Liver Autoantibodies' should be coded as a request for all of the following: ASM: Smooth Muscle Antibodies LKM: Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies AMA: Mitochondrial Antibodies
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions If a DEDICATED sample is not received, DO NOT REJECT/DO NOT ORGANISE A RECOLLECTION WITHOUT CONSULTING IMMUNOLOGY STAFF.
Accredited Test	Yes

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