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Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody (AMA)

Source Blood 
Mnemonic AMITO 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top, SST tube

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information One of Tissue Antibodies 
Testing Location Serology 
Testing Frequency Once weekly 
Alternate Name(s) AMA, Mitochondrial Antibodies 
Reference Interval  


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