L980

Test CODE NAME

L980

Liver-Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibodies

Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-4 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Red-top tube OR Gel-barrier tube (SST) - 1 ml serum

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability : After separation from cells: Room Temperature 8 hrs; Refrigerated: 48 hrs; Frozen: 1 month

Causes for Rejection : Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat-treated specimen; specimen with preservative added 
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
CPT Code(s): 86376