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Aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)1-4.

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic, progressive, heterogeneous inflammatory liver disease of unknown etiology. Diagnosis is often difficult since there is no single diagnostic test for AIH and presenting symptoms can be quite varied. Diagnosis includes evaluation of clinical laboratory and histological findings as well as the exclusion of other causes of chronic hepatitis. Early diagnosis of AIH and immunosuppressive treatment are essential to help prevent severe liver damage.

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.

1. Separate serum from cells.
2. Transfer 0.6 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

• Non-serum sample received
• Specimen in azide or other preservative
• Microbially-contaminated samples
• Heat-treated samples
• Gross lipemia or hemolysis.

 See patient report.

A negative SLA IgG does not rule out autoimmune hepatitis.

• SLA, IgG Antibody