Synonyms ACA; Phospholipid Antibody (Cardiolip), IgG, IgM

Applies to Antiphospholipid Antibody

Test Includes Quantitative IgG and IgM cardiolipin antibodies

Laboratory Core Laboratory

Referral to Reference Laboratory

Request Form Routine Blood Requisition

Phone (212) 305-8600

Availability Daily, 24 hours

Turnaround Time 3-5 days

Specimen Blood

Volume 6 mL

Minimum Volume 2 mL serum

Container Gold top tube

Storage Instructions Separate serum and refrigerate.

Reference Range Negative

Use Evaluate patients with prolonged PTT and thrombotic tendency, including patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and recurrent spontaneous abortion of early pregnancy

Methodology Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

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