Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies (LKM Type 1 Liver /Kidney Ab)

Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies are markers of autoimmune disease such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH-2), primary biliary cirrhosis or primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Interpretation: Positive LKM-1 Antibodies in blood, indicates that there is a damage in liver caused by hepatitis. This may be confirmed by a aliver biopsy.
Sample: Arm vein blood. Nonfasting
Working day: Everyday
Result Time: Next Day 6:00 PM