Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies, Included in Liver Autoantibodies (LKM)

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP & Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Acute sent to (COL) Blood Sciences, URGENT Community/Primary Care (NEE) sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: 7.5ml Brown Serum. Min vol: 4ml.

Site

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: St Barts, TAT 1w.

Notes

Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.

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