Beta-2-Glycoprotein Antibodies, IgG and IgM
| Sunquest Code: | B2GPGM | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6746 | Epic Name: | Beta 2 Glycoprotein Antibodies IgG IgM |
| Synonyms: | Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS); Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies | ||
| Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
| 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) (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 | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
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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