Test Code FACT F-Actin Ab, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Useful For
Evaluating patients with chronic liver disease in whom the diagnosis of chronic active autoimmune hepatitis is suspected
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
F-Actin Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat treated specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative: <20.0 U
Weak Positive: 20.0-30.0 U
Positive: >30.0 U
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FACT | F-Actin Ab, IgG, S | 44706-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FACT | F-Actin Ab, IgG, S | 44706-0 |