Test Overview
Method
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Result Included
Adrenal Antibodies; Mitochondrial Antibodies; Mitochondrial Antibodies Titre
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Additional Information
In the presence of positive Mitochondrial Antibodies (as confirmed on rat kidney cells), positive Adrenal Antibodies cannot be reported and will be noted on report.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | >7 days |
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of samples.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Other | Microbially contaminated specimen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Adrenal AntibodiesQualitative Test<1:10 Negative
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Mitochondrial AntibodiesQualitative Test<1:80 Negative
-
Mitochondrial Antibodies TitreNot Available
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2025-12-04