Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgM and IgG
Order Name
CARDIO G/M
Test Number: 5564450
Revision Date 07/11/2018
Test Number: 5564450
Revision Date 07/11/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Cardiolipin IgG Antibody
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 3181-5 |
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Cardiolipin IgM Antibody
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 3182-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Room Temperature 8hrs, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen: 30 days. Transport Frozen |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Antibodies to Cardiolipin are reported to be associated with spontaneous thrombosis and thrombotic episodes and also with spontaneous abortion and placental infarction. |
| Notes | If Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgM and IgG are positive the following test will be performed: Order Code [5565975] Beta-2-Glycoprotein IgG and IgM Result Code [5565675] Beta 2 IgG Result Code [5565875] Beta 2 IgM |
| CPT Code(s) | 86147x2, If Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgM and IgG are positive the Beta-2-Glycoprotein IgG and IgM Antibody also performed (86146x2). |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |