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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

LAB464

CPT

86147 x 3 

Synonyms

Anticardiolipin antibodies; ACA 

Specimen Type

Serum 

Container

Red-top or gold-top tube

Collection Instructions

None

Volume

Volume: 1 ml. 
Min. volume: 0.5 ml

Additional Information

Often present in individuals with the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Separate serum from cells, if using red-top tube

Transport Requirements

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated 14 days

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood; plasma; hemolysis; lipemia; icteric specimen

Reference Range

Reference range accompanies report

CriticalValue

 

Test Includes

Cardiolipin antibodies IgG, IgM, and IgA 

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) detecting isotope-specific ACA binding to a microtiter plate coated with purified cardiolipin antigen. 

Testing Frequency

 

LCA

161950 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe

Reviewed Date

01/27/2023

Supplemental

* Reference Lab Test  

Reviewed by Lisa McBride on February 09, 2018