Mitochondrial creates energy that the body can use. They are the backbone that allow the normal functioning of the cells in a human body. Antimitochondrial antibodies or ama is the response of an autoimmune that takes place when your own body ends up turning down it's own organs, cells or tissues. When this happens, the body attacks it as it considers it an infection and tries to eliminate it. With the help of the AMA test the technician can identify the elevated levels of antibodies from your blood. The test is generally used to detect the autoimmune condition also called primary biliary cholangitis or PBC or biliary cirrhosis, as it was known before.