Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies

Test/Investigation

Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

N/A

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

LKM, LKM-1, Liver autoantibodies, Autoimmune screen

Indications

Anti LKM antibodies are found in type 2 autoimmune hepatitis. This is a more aggressive disease than type 1.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 working days

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH