HMG CoA Reductase Antibody Test | Austin Pathology

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HMG CoA Reductase Antibody

Alternate Names	anti Hydroxy-methylgutaryl Co-Enzyme A Reductase, HMGCoA Reductase Ab, Myopathy-Statin Induced HMG CoA reductase antibody, Statin-induced Myopathy HMGCoA reductase antibody
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	200uL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Fortnightly
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Consult reference interval supplied with results.

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	HMGCO
Container ID	S, SP
Opt. Container	9ml PLAIN (red top)
Storage Instructions	Store serum frozen at - 20°C
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
External Laboratory	Clinical Immunopathology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, QEII Medical Centre