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Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibody in Dilution by IFA
The Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibody in Dilution by IFA or LKM antibody test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies directed against liver and kidney microsomal antigens (produced in various liver conditions). It helps diagnose autoimm...
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The Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibody in Dilution by IFA or LKM antibody test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies directed against liver and kidney microsomal antigens (produced in various liver conditions). It helps diagno...
Understanding Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibody in Dilution by IFA
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the liver, causing inflammation and damage. There are two main types of AIH: Type 1, which is the most common and can affect people of any age, and Type 2, which primarily affects children and young adults with a higher occurrence in females. LKM antibodies are autoantibodies that target specific liver and kidney cell structures. These antibodies are specific for autoimmune hepatitis type 2 (AIH-2), and their...
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The Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibody in Dilution by IFA or LKM antibody test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies directed against liver and kidney microsomal antigens (produced in various liver conditions). It helps diagnose autoimmune liver diseases, especially type 2 autoimmune hepatitis, and distinguish it from other conditions like type 1 autoimmune hepatitis, or viral hepatitis.
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