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HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) IgG Antibodies (SJO), Serum

Test ID: HMGCR S

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase antibodies

Method

ELISA

Platform

Euroimmun Analyzer I, QUANTA Lite HMGCR ELISA

Report Includes

Anti-HMGCR antibodies, IgG

Specimens

Serum

Alternate Laboratory Service: Similar tests are offered by other ICL supplier labs: HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) IgG Antibodies (LHSC), Serum

Test Location

St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5

Test Version

16-Nov-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Alternate Laboratory Service: Similar tests are offered by other ICL supplier labs: HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) IgG Antibodies (LHSC), Serum

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

When ordered with Myositis Panel – 16 Antibodies (SJO), Serum or Myositis Panel – 17 Antibodies (SJO), Serum, a separate aliquot must be submitted.

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 2 days
Frozen 60 days

Test Version

16-Nov-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ELISA

Platform

Euroimmun Analyzer I, QUANTA Lite HMGCR ELISA

Turnaround Time

14 days

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Anti-HMGCR antibodies, IgG U
  • Negative <20
  • Positive ≥20

Test Location

St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5

Test Version

16-Nov-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
HMGCR S 63147Anti-HMGCR antibodies, IgG U

Test Version

16-Nov-2022