Beta-2 Glycoprotein I IgM
Label Mnemonic: | AB2M |
Epic code: | LAB8037 |
Order form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 86146 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection
containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL whole blood from light green top tube or TWO Microtainer®
devices.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Reference range and methodology changed effective March 11, 2014.
Negative: < 20 U/mL
Positive: 20 U/mL or greater
Reference ranges are standardized to the 99th percentile cutoff as described by the Miyakis/Sapporo criteria (ref 1). A positive of 20 U/mL or greater exceeds the 99th percentile and can fulfill the laboratory portion of the criteria needed for diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (see below).
Negative: < 20 U/mL
Positive: 20 U/mL or greater
Reference ranges are standardized to the 99th percentile cutoff as described by the Miyakis/Sapporo criteria (ref 1). A positive of 20 U/mL or greater exceeds the 99th percentile and can fulfill the laboratory portion of the criteria needed for diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (see below).
Comments:
Methodology:
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation
of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen
in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal
bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.