Anti Mitochondrial Antibody

What is the Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody (IFA) test? The Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody (IFA) test is analyzed to detect the presence of anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) in the blood. This test helps to evaluate primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a disorder that affects the bile ducts. The Anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are the antibodies that form against mitochondria. The mitochondria are a very important part of the cell, being the energy sources inside the cells that help the cells work properly.