Hepatic (liver) autoimmune profile
Quick answer: This package groups blood tests for antibodies linked to autoimmune liver diseases. The exact list of tests in this package is available from the hospital. Doctors usually order it when liver tests are abnormal and autoimmune hepatitis or an autoimmune bile duct disease is suspected.
- SampleBlood
- TakesAbout 5 minutes for the blood draw
- Before the testNo special preparation is usually needed.
How the test is done
- 1Staff confirm which liver antibody package your doctor requested
- 2A nurse draws blood from a vein in your arm
- 3One or two tubes cover all the tests in the package
- 4The lab runs each liver antibody and reports them on one sheet
What your results can mean
Reading your report
Each antibody is reported separately; your doctor reads the results with your liver tests and history.
If the result is outside the usual range
Positive antibodies such as ANA, smooth muscle or LKM-1 can be seen with autoimmune hepatitis, and AMA with primary biliary cholangitis. Some antibodies are also found in viral hepatitis or healthy people.
Who usually has this test
People with abnormal liver tests where viral hepatitis, alcohol and fatty liver do not fully explain the picture.
Risks and aftercare
Only a small bruise is likely; your doctor may plan liver scans or a biopsy depending on the results.
Names and options
Also called: autoimmune liver panel, liver autoimmune profile, autoimmune hepatitis panel
Listed by the hospital as
- HEPATIC AUTOIMMUNE PROFILE
Questions about this test
Which tests are usually in a liver autoimmune profile?
Panels often include ANA, anti-smooth muscle, anti-LKM-1, AMA and sometimes SLA and LC-1 antibodies. The exact list differs, so ask the hospital what is included.
Will I need viral hepatitis tests too?
Usually yes. Doctors often rule out hepatitis B and C at the same time, because they can cause similar liver test changes.
Can autoimmune hepatitis be diagnosed from blood tests alone?
Not always. Doctors combine antibodies, immunoglobulin levels and sometimes a liver biopsy to confirm it.
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This page explains each test in general terms so you know what to expect. It is not medical advice: your doctor decides which tests you need and what your results mean. Reference ranges differ between laboratories. Updated 4 November 2026.