{"product_id":"anti-lkm-liver-kidney-microsomal","title":"Anti Lkm (liver Kidney Microsomal)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-LKM (Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies) Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blood test used to detect autoantibodies directed against proteins found in liver and kidney cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test helps healthcare professionals investigate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutoimmune Hepatitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH-2), which is commonly associated with Anti-LKM-1 antibodies. Autoimmune hepatitis is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks liver cells, potentially causing inflammation and liver damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) antibodies in the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps investigate suspected Autoimmune Hepatitis, particularly Type 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the evaluation of unexplained liver inflammation or abnormal liver function tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay assist in distinguishing autoimmune liver conditions from other causes of liver disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides additional diagnostic information alongside other autoimmune liver antibody tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps healthcare professionals determine whether further liver-related investigations are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clotted Blood or Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–5 cc (3–5 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Immunology \/ Serology (subject to laboratory confirmation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting is generally not required for the Anti-LKM Test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you have a history of liver disease or autoimmune disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor about any medications or supplements you are currently taking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you have previously been diagnosed with hepatitis or have abnormal liver function tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow any specific sample collection instructions provided by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Anti-LKM Test is used to help investigate autoimmune liver diseases, particularly Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epositive Anti-LKM result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may indicate the presence of liver-related autoantibodies and can support a diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis when considered alongside other clinical findings. However, a positive result alone does not confirm the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enegative Anti-LKM result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indicates that the antibodies tested were not detected but does not completely rule out Autoimmune Hepatitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-LKM-1 antibodies are commonly associated with Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis, although these antibodies may occasionally be detected in other liver conditions. The specific antibody subtype measured should be confirmed with the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional investigations, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiver Function Tests (LFTs), ANA, ASMA, serum IgG levels, viral hepatitis screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and sometimes a liver biopsy, may be recommended depending on the patient's clinical condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults should be interpreted by a healthcare professional alongside symptoms, medical history, liver function tests, and other relevant investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReporting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be confirmed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability and sample collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025775653116,"sku":"LAB-060","price":8625.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/anti-lkm-liver-kidney-microsomal","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}