MY
Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
5-10 mL
Specimen Transport
1st class post overnight to referral Laboratory.
Sample Processing in Laboratory
Usual
Sample Preparation
Usual
Turnaround Time
up to 14 daysSample Stability
Stored at 4oC
Myocardial Antibody
General Information
Indication Dressler's syndrome, post-MI.
Patient Preparation
None
Notes
Cardiac muscle antibodies are described in patients with Dressler’s syndrome after myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis and in patients who have undergone cardiac surgery or have had rheumatic fever. They can be directed towards a number of antigens such as adenine nucleotide translocator protein, cardiac myosin and tropomysin. The presence of antibodies can occur without the Dressler syndrome.
Reference Range
Negative
Specifications
-
EQA Status:
No EQA scheme available