Non-Criteria Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) (aPs, aPt, aPs/aPt) Antibody Panel
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86148 x2, 83516 x2, 86849 x1, . x0 | ||
| Test Includes: | Phosphatidylserine, IgG and IgM; Phosphatidylserine and Prothrombin IgG and IgM and Prothrombin Antibody IgG | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-8 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heat-inactivated or grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection 1.5 mL, 0.9 mL minimum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; one month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2012729 |
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| Use: | Acceptable panel for second-line testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) risk estimation when results for aPL criteria tests are negative or equivocal. |
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