3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) Antibody (IgG)

Test Code

HMGCR

Alias/See Also

39044

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Other body fluids • Serum separator tube • Received room temperature

Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CL)

Setup Schedule

Tuesday Morning Report available: 2 Days after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add three (3) days for transport.

Reference Range

<20 CU

Clinical Significance

3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) antibody is associated with necrotizing myopathy and is often associated with the use of statin medications.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Inst San Juan Capistrano
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

Last Updated: August 4, 2023

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