Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA
Abbrev Code: | CARDA | ||
Order Code: | LAB6568 | Order Name: | Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA |
Synonyms: | Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) | ||
Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86147 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Testing is performed twice weekly; results are reported within 4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.9 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 1 mL, 0.35 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 | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Phadia ELiA G) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 0-14 APU U/mL |
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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