Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgG and IgM
| Abbrev Code: | CARDGM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6836 | Order Name: | Cardiolipin Aby IgG and IgM |
| Synonyms: | Anti-Cardiolipin; Phospholipid Antibodies; Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) | ||
| Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86147 x1, 86147 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | IgG and IgM cardiolipin antibodies | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.7 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 14 days refrigerated. For longer storage, freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | To aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and those secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or SLE-like disorders. |
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