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3-HYDROXY-3-METHYLGLUTARYL-COENZYME A REDUCTASE (HMGCR) ANTIBODY (IGG) |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3737 Geisinger Epic ID: 140940 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
0.5 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow blood to clot (10–15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge to separate serum. Pour off serum and refrigerate as soon as possible. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 48 hours. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 14 days | |
Rejection criteria: |
Collection in a serum separator tub. Other body fluids. Received room temperature. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
82397 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Chemiluminescence |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 39044 HMGCAB
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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. | |