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Antimitochondrial m2 antibodies w/ 4previous elevated alp's. most recent alp normal. still suggestive for pbc?

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No: The diagnosis of PBC is made through liver biopsy. The other best tool is the biliruben. Taken together they give a diagnosis and prognosis for survival. As you know PBC is though to be an auto immune disease.

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Answered 2/3/2015

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