Cardiolipin Panel: IgA, IgG and IgM
| Sunquest Code: | CARDPN | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6837 | Epic 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 | ||
| 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, |
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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 | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
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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