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HelpTest ID BLOD1333 Beta 2 Glycoprotein I IgM
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
Beta-2-GPI autoantibodies are found in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and are associated with increased risk of venous and arterial thrombosis and thrombocytopenia.
Beta-2 GPI autoantibodies are found only inpatients with autoimmune
diseases, while cardiolipin autoantibodies can be transiently found
in infectious diseases.
Factor VIII inhibitors may cause a false positive lupus anticoagulation test. The temporary presence of antiphospholipid antibodies may accompany infections or certain drugs.
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86146
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 25564 | Beta-2 Glycoprotein IgM Numeric |
| 25565 | Beta-2 Glycoprotein IgM Interp |