Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Cardiac muscle Antibody
Cardiac muscle Antibody
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Cardiac muscle Antibody |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | CMA |
| Profile | N/A |
| Clinical Indication | Cardiac muscle antibodies are described in patients with DresslerÂs 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. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 3 weeks |
| Laboratory | Immunology Department, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
