LKM1 – Antibodies to Liver Kidney Microsomes test is to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis and distinguish it from other causes of liver injury. When you have hepatitis that your healthcare practitioner suspects may be due to an autoimmune-related process and then can order to to this blood test.
When you have hepatitis that your doctor suspects may be due to an autoimmune-related process, this test is to be done.
< or =20.0 Units (negative) 20.1-24.9 Units (equivocal) > or =25.0 Units (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
