Mitochondrial M2 blot (part of liver immunoblot panel)
- Description
- See Mitochondrial Antibodies for description.
- Reference range
Positive / negative.
- Units
- Negative - equivocal - positive
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic Immunology
- Sample type and volume required
- Clotted (Gold top vacutainer)
- Special sample instructions
All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.
- Storage and transport
- Samples may be stored at 4°C prior to despatch. The use of first class letter post without the need for coolant is sufficient.
- Turnaround time
- 6 working days
- Time limit for extra tests
- 10 days