Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel, IFA
Test Name
Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel, IFA
Home Collection, Lab Visit
Test Code
AUTOPNL01
Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters
ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies), HEP 2 by IFA, LIVER KIDNEY MICROSOMAL (LKM) ANTIBODY BY IFA, ANTI-MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODY (AMA), by IFA, ANTI-SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODY (ASMA)
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Test Information
TAT DETAILS
Sample on Mon/ Wed/ Fri by 11am; Report within 24hrs
PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS
NA
CLINICAL UTILITY
Covers diagnostic markers associated with progression of Autoimmune hepatitis
SPECIMEN STABILITY
3 days
METHODOLOGY
IFA
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
2-8°C, Do not freeze
SPECIMEN TYPE
1ml serum in SST/ Red Top (no additive) tube
Frequently Asked Questions
Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel, IFA
Covers diagnostic markers associated with progression of Autoimmune hepatitis
Signs and symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis vary from person to person and may come on suddenly. If one observes the following symptoms like acute or chronic liver disease, abnormal liver function tests, Abdominal pain, Jaundice, Itchy skin, Fatigue, etc
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
No associated risks
Based on the presence or absence of autoantibodies against each of the antigen (Positive or Negative Result) along with the intensity and class of each antibody, the overall result can be determined.