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Test Code AMA Mitochondrial Antibody

Cerner Order Code

AMA

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top or Lavender

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerate.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 14 days

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Samples other than serum or EDTA plasma, hemolysis, lipemia, microbially contaminated samples.

Performed Test Frequency

Weekdays

Turnaround Time

1 – 3 Days

CPT(s)

86381

Methodology

FEIA

Performing Location

Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.