Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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HMG-CoA Reductase

Ordering information:

This test is non-MBS rebateable and should be accompanied by a patient consent form.

HMG-CoA Reductase (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A Reductase) antibodies are associated with autoimmune (immune-mediated) necrotizing myopathies.

More than 60% of patients with anti-HMG-CoA reductase antibodies have current or previous exposure to statin therapy.

Autoantibody levels to HMG-CoA reductase correlate to clinical findings and CK levels.

The manifestations of anti-HMG-CoA reductase statin-associated immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy mainly affect skeletal muscle.

Alternate names:

3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-coenzyme A Reductase, Anti-HMGCR, Autoantibodies to HMGCR

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

BMISC

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

4-6 weeks

Reference Interval:

Detected/Not Detected

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"

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