The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Beta-2 Glycoprotein I IgG
Order Code: B2GPIG
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or IPR Req 		  Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688 
Specimen
 
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube 


Minimum:


Adult minimum: 5 mL; red top tube
Pediatric minimum: 2 mL; red top tube


Testing Schedule:


Weekly
Test performed on Thursdays.


Analytic Time:


1 week


Reference Range:


Normal is less than or equal to 20 (SGU) units. A result of greater 
than 20 units is considered positive.


Methodology:


Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


CPT Code:


86146


 


See also:
Beta 2 Glycoprotein I Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Beta-2 Glycoprotein I IgM, Serum


 


See Additional Information:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS):  Laboratory Evaluation




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Updated: 01/10/2008

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