Test Code ACA Cardiolipin Ab Panel
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
2.5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.5 mL
Testing Volume
0.25 mL (250 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not stored properly, grossly lipemic, hemolyzed and icteric specimens, Inadequate labeling, improper collection.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerated 7 days
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours
Alias
Anti-Cardiolipid Antibody; ACA; APA; Antiphospholipid Antibody; Anti-Phospholipid/Cardiolipin (IgA/IgG/&IgM)
EPIC Code
LAB2462
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel, BLUE (Sodium citrate) plasma
Transport
Refrigerated
Turn Around Time
1-3 Days
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT
86147 x 3
LOINC
5076-5; 3181-5; 3182-3