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Anti Myocardial Antibody

Ordering information:

No longer performed (limited clinical relevance)

Alternate names:

anti-cardiac muscle antibodies, anti-heart antibodies, Heart Antibody-Auto Antibodies; anti-myocardial antibodies

Laboratory:

Unassigned

Test Code:

AMYA

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 weeks

Reference Interval:

<10 (Titre)

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW