Anti-HMGCR Ab (RDL)

CPT: 83516
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Synonyms

  • 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase
  • Anti-HMGCOA
  • HMG-CoA Reductase
  • HMGCOA

Expected Turnaround Time

7 - 10 days


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Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum


Volume

2 mL


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Collection

Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.


Storage Instructions

Refrigerate or freeze.


Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

60 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x1


Causes for Rejection

Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types


Test Details


Use

HMGCR Abs (3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase) are associated with necrotizing myopathy that is commonly related to statin exposure.


Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.


Methodology

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Reference Interval

• Negative: <20

• Weak Positive: 20–39

• Moderate Positive: 40–59

• Positive: >59


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
520057 Anti-HMGCR Ab (RDL) 95726-6 520058 Anti-HMGCR Ab (RDL) Units 95726-6

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