Serum
Minimum sample volume: 3 ml
Lipemic, hemolysed or microbially contaminated samples may give poor results and should not be used
Negative: ≤6 IU/mL
Positive: >6 IU/mL
M2 antibodies are tested on positive mitochondrial antibodies. M2 antibodies are more specific for primary biliary cirrhosis.
Monthly
In house
Clinical advice is available from the Immunology Medical Team at Derriford Hospital
T: 01752 431675
Specimen Labelling Procedure
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