3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) Reductase, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
HMG-CoA, HMGCR Ab, Necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (NAM)
SoftLab Order Code
HMGCR
Epic Order Name
3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) Reductase, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4145
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
Plain Red
Alternative Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
RST -(Orange Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black (Serum) tube
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerate
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.