Myocardial antibodies – serum
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in plain tube. |
| Method | Indirect IF |
| Reference Interval | Not detected. |
| Application | Very limited application due to lack of specificity. |
| Interpretation | May have a role in the diagnosis of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, Dressler’s syndrome and post-cardiotomy syndrome. |
| Reference | Engle MA et al. Circulation 1974; 49: 401-406. |