Beta-2-Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgA
| Abbrev Code: | B2GPA | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6565 | Order Name: | Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies IgA |
| Synonyms: | Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies IgA; Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) | ||
| Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86146 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed twice per week; results are reported within 4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, lipemic or microbially contaminated samples. Sample not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot ASAP 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature or freeze if sample will not be assayed within 48 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Phadia ELiA G) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 7 U/mL |
| Use: | To aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as well as thrombotic disorders related to secondary antiphospholipid syndrome. |
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