HMG CoA Reductase Antibody (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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HMG CoA Reductase Antibody (Blood)

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
Test Code	HMGCO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners - $34.55 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	200uL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 2 weeks after collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID	S, SP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Clinical Immunopathology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine
Accredited Test	Yes

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