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Ordering Guidance
For evaluating patients at-risk for antinuclear antibody-associated systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren syndrome, or mixed connective tissue disease, order CTDC / Connective Tissue Disease Cascade, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease, specifically autoimmune hepatitis or primary biliary cholangitis
Evaluating patients with liver disease of unknown etiology
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMA | Mitochondrial Ab, M2, S | Yes | Yes |
| NAIFA | Antinuclear Ab, HEp-2 Substrate, S | Yes | Yes |
| SMAS | Smooth Muscle Ab Screen, S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMAT | Smooth Muscle Ab Titer, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If smooth muscle antibody (SMA) screen is positive, then the SMA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see First-Line Screening for Autoimmune Liver Disease Algorithm.
Method Name
AMA: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
NAIFA, SMAS, SMAT: Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reporting Name
Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODIES (M2)
Negative: <0.1 Units
Borderline: 0.1-0.3 Units
Weakly positive: 0.4-0.9 Units
Positive: ≥1.0 Units
Reference values apply to all ages.
ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES
Negative: <1:80
SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODIES
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
See Individual Test IDsCPT Code Information
86381
86039
86015
86015-Titer (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALDG2 | Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, S | 94700-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 609515 | Smooth Muscle Ab Screen, S | 26971-2 |
| AMA | Mitochondrial Ab, M2, S | 51715-1 |
| ANAH | Antinuclear Ab, HEp-2 Substrate, S | 59069-5 |
| 1TANA | ANA Titer: | 33253-6 |
| 1PANA | ANA Pattern: | 49311-4 |
| 2TANA | ANA Titer 2: | 33253-6 |
| 2PANA | ANA Pattern 2: | 49311-4 |
| CYTQL | Cytoplasmic Pattern: | 55171-3 |
| LCOM | Lab Comment: | 77202-0 |
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen.