Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG and IgM
| Order Code: | ACA |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB1253 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Immunopathology or Epic Req |
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube |
Minimum:
Adult - 5 mL red top tube
Pediatric - 2 mL red top tube
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Analytic Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
IgG class antibodies: Negative: <15 GPL
Indeterminate: 15-20 GPL
Positive: >20 GPL
IgM class antibodies: Negative: <12.5 MPL
Indeterminate: 12.5-20 MPL
Positive: >20 MPL
Comments:
Values will be reported in IgG (GPL) and IgM (MPL) phospholipid units,
the WHO standard nomenclature.
The results will be obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Lite™ ELISA. Assay values obtained with different manufacturers' methods may not be used interchangeably. The magnitude of the reported antibody levels can not be correlated to an endpoint titer.
The results will be obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Lite™ ELISA. Assay values obtained with different manufacturers' methods may not be used interchangeably. The magnitude of the reported antibody levels can not be correlated to an endpoint titer.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code:
86147 Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG; 86147 Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM
See Additional Information:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Laboratory Evaluation
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Laboratory Evaluation