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.