Mitochondrial M2 Antibody, IgG MIAB
| Method(s) | Semi-Quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL refrigerated (Min: 0.3 mL). |
| Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or severely lipemic specimens. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5010045 |
| CPTCode | 83516 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
