Cardiolipin Panel: IgA, IgG and IgM
Abbrev Code: | CARDPN | ||
Order Code: | LAB6837 | Order Name: | Cardiolipin Panel: IgA, IgG and IgM |
Synonyms: | HLA Antibody; HLA Class I/II Antibody; IMM3; PRA (Panel Reactive Antibody); SOT PRA; WBC Antibody; White Cell Antibody | ||
Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86147 x1, 86147 x1, 86147 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | IgA, IgG and IgM cardiolipin antibodies | ||
Turnaround Time: | Cardiolipin IgG and IgM are performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day.
Cardiolipin IgA is performed twice weekly; results are reported within 4 days, |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.4 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 3 mL, 1 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 | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Phadia ELiA G) |
Interpretive
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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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