Go to Sitemap
Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody
Alternate test name
AMA
Lab area
Clinical Biochemistry - Immunology
Method and equipment
Indirect immunofluorescence (IFA), HEp-2 cell substrate
Expected turn-around time
7 days
Specimen type
Serum
Specimen requirements
Send 0.3 mL for 1 test or 0.6 mL min for several tests from:
- ANA, HEp-2 IgG
- ANCA, IgG
- EMA, IgA
- GBM, IgG
- LKM, IgG
- PCA, IgG
- SMA, IgG
- dsDNA, IgG (Cithidia luciliae)
Storage and transportation
Frozen
Shipping information
The Hospital for Sick Children
Rapid Response Laboratory
555 University Avenue, Room 3642
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-7200
Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Hours: 7 days/week, 24 hours/day
Requisition
Background and clinical significance
Antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are substances (antibodies) that form against mitochondria. The mitochondria are an important part of cells. They are the energy source inside the cells. These help the cells work properly. Anti mitochondrial antibodies are present in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
Browse tests by laboratory
Customer Service
Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Local: 416-813-7200