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Test ID BLOD0298 Cardiolipin IgG Antibody

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Light Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma

 

Test is affected by hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume    1.0 mL  
 Minimum Volume    0.7 mL  

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature    Not Acceptable    
 Refrigerated    7 days    
 Frozen    Greater than 7 days     Preferred for transport  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Additional Information

Cardiolipin antibodies (CA) are seen in a subgroup of patients with autoimmune disorders, particularly Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), who are at risk for vascular thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, cerebral infarct and/or recurrent spontaneous abortion.  Elevations of CA associated with increased risk have also been seen in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, and primary Sjogren’s syndrome.

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86147

Interface Build Information

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 25558  Cardiolipin IgG Numeric
 25559  Cardiolipin IgG Interp