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Test Code ACA Cardiolipin Ab Panel

Important Note

TEST INCLUDES:
Cardiolipin Antibodies IgA, IgG and IgM
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel, BLUE (Sodium citrate) plasma

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

EPIC Code

LAB2462

Transport

Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

1-3 Days

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT

86147 x 3

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Alias

Anti-Cardiolipid Antibody; ACA; APA; Antiphospholipid Antibody; Anti-Phospholipid/Cardiolipin (IgA/IgG/&IgM)

LOINC

5076-5; 3181-5; 3182-3