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Liver autoantibodies immunoblot

Category Immunology
Test background

A liver immunoblot is offered for confirmation of staining on immunofluorescence for liver-specific antibodies. These include M2, 3E(BPO), SP100, PML and GP210 antibodies, which can be found in primary biliary cirrhosis, and also LKM type 1 and SLA antibodies, which can be seen in autoimmune hepatitis type 2.

Clinical Indications

Primary biliary cirrhosis Autoimmune hepatitis type 2

Reference range

Negative

Sample & container required RST (rust top)
Sample volume 5-10 mL (1 mL serum)
Turnaround time 14 days
Notes

[includes M2, PML, GP210, LKM1, LC1,SLAand SP100]