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Also known as: Mitochondrial antibody
Formal name: Antimitochondrial antibody and antimitochondrial M2 antibody
Related tests: Autoantibodies, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), liver function tests
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Why get tested?
To help diagnose primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)

When to get tested?
When a doctor suspects that a patient may have PBC

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm

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