HMGCR Antibodies

Diagnostic Use

This should not be requested directly but these antibodies are tested for by the routine myositis panel (MYAB). Confirmation will be reflexed from the screen as appropriate.
Antibodies to HMGCR are found in patients with necrotizing myositis.

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

HMGCR

Turnaround Time

6 weeks

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

200uL serum (minimum) 1 mL serum (preferred)

Interpretation

Presence of anti-HMGCR antibody are associated with HMGCR myopathy but must be interpreted in the specific clinical context.

Reference Intervals

Not applicable – qualitative test

Test Method

CIEP

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Additional Costing Information

HMGCR is performed automatically as confirmatory test for Myositis screen where appropriate.

Contact Information

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