Beta-2-Glycoprotein Antibodies, IgG and IgM
Abbrev Code: | B2GPGM | ||
Order Code: | LAB6746 | Order Name: | Beta 2 Glycoprotein Antibodies IgG IgM |
Synonyms: | Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS); Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies | ||
Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86146 x1, 86146 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. |
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. Samples 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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