Cardiac Muscle Antibodies

Test/Investigation

Cardiac Muscle Antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Indications

Associated with Dressler’s syndrome. Seen in 55-70% of patients with Limited Systemic Scleroderma, and in 15% of those with the diffuse form. The specificity of this test is >98%.

Comments/Precautions

Cardiology only. Discuss with immunology. Referred outside EPA

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative