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Anti-Liver Kidney Microsome Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Liver Kidney Microsome Autoantibody
Anti LKM
LKM
ALK1

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

LKM

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Sera is stored at 4°C until tested (<7days). For long term storage samples are frozen at -20°C or -70°C. Repeated freezing and thawing must be avoided.

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form