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 | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
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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