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Anti-HMGCR Ab

Order Code
520385
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

Anti-HMGCOAHMG-CoA Reductase, 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase

TAT

Three times per week

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: gross Haemolysis, lipemia and icterus

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detect antibodies against HMGCR; diagnose immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
520385
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

Anti-HMGCOAHMG-CoA Reductase, 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase

TAT

Three times per week

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: gross Haemolysis, lipemia and icterus

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detect antibodies against HMGCR; diagnose immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3