Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM-1) Antibody (IgG):
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Fasting Required: Yes 10-12 hours Specimen: Blood Lab: Quest Diagnostics Results: Average processing time 5-7 days Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance. Description: The presence of LKM-1 antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH-2). The liver kidney microsome type 1 antibody (anti-LKM-1 or CYP2D6 antibody) test is primarily used along with a smooth muscle antibody (SMA) and an antinuclear antibodies (ANA) test to help diagnose autoimmune hepatitis and to differentiate between the two major types, type 1 and type 2. Alternative Name(s): Liver Kidney Microsomal Type 1 Antibodies; LKM1 Antibodies; Anti-Liver/Kidney Microsomal Antibodies Type 1; Anti-LKM1; and Anti-P450 2D6 Antibody
Fasting Required: Yes 10-12 hours Specimen: Blood Lab: Quest Diagnostics Results: Average processing time 5-7 days Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance. Description: The presence of LKM-1 antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH-2). The liver kidney microsome type 1 antibody (anti-LKM-1 or CYP2D6 antibody) test is primarily used along with a smooth muscle antibody (SMA) and an antinuclear antibodies (ANA) test to help diagnose autoimmune hepatitis and to differentiate between the two major types, type 1 and type 2. Alternative Name(s): Liver Kidney Microsomal Type 1 Antibodies; LKM1 Antibodies; Anti-Liver/Kidney Microsomal Antibodies Type 1; Anti-LKM1; and Anti-P450 2D6 Antibody