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Test Code LAB1735 Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgG

Useful For

An aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as well as thrombotic disorders related to secondary antiphospholipid syndrome.

Methodology

Enzyme linked fluorescent immunoasay (EliA)

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Outpatient Services at North 19th

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top or gold top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.  

Specimen Rejection:

​1.  Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples will be rejected. 

2.  Repeatedly freezing and thawing samples can cause analyte deterioration. Thaw only once.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient <8 hours/Refrigerated >8 hours

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Ambient 8 hours
  Refrigerated 14 days
  Frozen 30 days

Reference Values

Negative

 

<10.0 U/mL (negative)

10.0-40.0 U/mL (equivocal)

>40.0 U/mL (positive)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

 

Turnaround Time: Same day as performed

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86147