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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:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

4-6 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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