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Test Code LAB2047 Phospholipid Antibodies

Additional Codes:

APA

Includes:

Includes Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgG and IgM and Beta-2-Glycoprotein Antibodies, IgG and IgM

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator (preferred), Light Blue Sodium Citrate, Lithium Heparin Green w/ gel or Red Top Tube

Volume: SST, Lithium Heparin Green Lithium or Red top tube, minimum 1.5 mL. Blue top tubes, minimum 2.0 mL or 3.5 mL. Tube must be filled with the proper volume or specimen will be rejected

Pediatric Collection:

Two Gold, Green or Red microtainers filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. Serum may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8C. For longer storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported on day of testing.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.5 mL serum / plasma

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

> 20 u/mL – Positive

Interpretive Data:

The Scientific and Standardization Subcommittee on Lupus Anticoagulants and Phospholipid-dependent Antibodies of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis recommends that positive (≥20) Cardiolipin and Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 IgG and IgM APA assays be repeated in 12 weeks for confirmation.