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Test Code LAB464 Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG and IgM

Additional Codes:

CARD ABS

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

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

Volume: 4ml – If Light Blue tube is used, tube must be filled to indicated line.

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 or plasma 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:

Performed Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.5 mL serum / plasma

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

< 20 u/mL - Negative

> 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.