Liver Kidney Microsomes

This test detects the presence of Liver Kidney Microsome - 1 Antibody in the blood. This test is ordered if your doctor wants to distinguish between different causes of liver injury and is suspecting autoimmune hepatitis. In autoimmune hepatitis, the immune system attacks the liver and leads to liver damage. The symptoms are itching, jaundice, enlarged liver, abdominal discomfort, nausea or vomiting.