Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG and IgM
| Order Code: | ACA |
| Order Form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
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)
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate serum 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
86147 Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG; 86147 Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM
See Additional Information:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Laboratory Evaluation
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Laboratory Evaluation