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Healthcare professionals perform AMA tests to examine the presence of antimitochondrial antibodies in a blood sample. The test is often performed to detect a condition known as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously known as primary biliary cirrhosis. This is an autoimmune condition.
Keep reading to learn all about this test and its procedures.
A physician may recommend this test if you have symptoms relating to PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis) or other autoimmune disorders. These symptoms may include:
There are multiple reasons for administering this blood test. These include the following:
The test is performed by administering the following steps:
Step 1: Firstly, a healthcare expert draws blood from a vein (venipuncture) with an airtight syringe or vial.
Step 2: The veins considered to draw blood from are situated inside the elbow or back of the hand.
Step 3: Choosing the most prominent vein, the healthcare professional inserts the needle and collects blood from the same.
These blood tests may mean having the following outcomes:
Though mostly safe, however, in some unforeseen circumstances, the test may pose the following risks:
The following conditions may affect this test results of yours:
This test, in particular, does not require any preparation. But, it is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or on any medication.
It is necessary to note that not all PMC patients, determined by AMA tests, are positive for mitochondrial antibodies. Hence, further detailed intervention by doctors is necessary in order to determine the exact health concern in a patient to determine the right treatment.
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