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HelpTest ID BLOD1188 Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgA antibodies
Evaluating patients at-risk for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are negative for criteria APS tests
Estimating the risk of thrombosis and/or pregnancy-related morbidity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysMethod Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86146
Reporting Name
Beta 2 GP1 Ab IgA, SReference Values
<15.0 SAU (negative)
15.0-39.9 SAU (weakly positive)
40.0-79.9 SAU (positive)
≥80.0 SAU (strongly positive)
Results are reported in standard IgA anti-beta 2 glycoprotein 1 units (SAU).
Reference values apply to all ages.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Secondary ID
86180SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 27378 | Beta 2 GP1 Ab IgA |