&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OVERVIEW&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel is a serum-based diagnostic test designed to detect specific autoantibodies associated with various autoimmune liver diseases, such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). This panel typically includes tests for autoantibodies like antinuclear antibodies (ANA), smooth muscle antibodies (SMA), liver-kidney microsomal antibodies (LKM), and mitochondrial antibodies (AMA), among others. By measuring the presence and levels of these autoantibodies, the panel aids healthcare providers in diagnosing autoimmune liver conditions and differentiating them from other liver diseases, including viral hepatitis and alcohol-related liver disease. The test results, in conjunction with clinical findings and liver function tests, help guide treatment decisions, which may include immunosuppressive therapy, and assist in monitoring disease progression. Early and accurate diagnosis through this panel is crucial for managing autoimmune liver diseases effectively and improving patient outcomes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TESTING ALGORITHM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If smooth muscle antibody (SMA) screen is positive, then the SMA titer will be performed at an additional charge.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;METHOD NAME&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;AMA: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;NAIFA, SMAS, SMAT: Indirect Immunofluorescence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;AVAILABILITY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REPORTING NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Autoimmune Liver Disease Panel, S&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;ALIASES&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Antinuclear Antibodies, Serum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Mitochondrial Antibodies, Serum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Primary biliary cholangitis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Smooth Muscle Antibodies, Serum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Serum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN REQUIRED&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Supplies:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preferred:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Serum gel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acceptable:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Red top&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Submission Container/Tube:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Plastic vial&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Volume:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;1.5 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Instructions:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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