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24-HOUR MH HOTLINE

800-644-9737

Outside NA: 001-209-417-3722
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY

24-HOUR MH HOTLINE: 800-644-9737
Outside NA: 001-209-417-3722
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY

Testing for Malignant Hyperthermia

Having Surgery?

If there is a question of MH susceptibility and a biopsy has not been done, the patient should be managed as if known to be MH susceptible, and a non-triggering anesthetic technique used.

Introduction to MH Testing
Introduction to MH Testing

Learn the details of current MH testing methods.

Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing

Information on Genetic Testing for Malignant Hyperthermia.

Muscle Biopsy CHCT
Muscle Biopsy CHCT

Information about this standard diagnostic test for MH susceptibility.

Research
Research

Take part in MH research by submitting your MH test results to the North American Malignant Hyperthermia Registry, the research arm of MHAUS.

see also

I Have MH - Now What?
I Have MH - Now What?
  • What does this mean to me and my family?
  • Where can we find helpful resources and information?
  • What is the difference between an MH muscle biopsy and MH genetic test?
  • Which test is the best choice for me?
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