Phospholipid Antibody; ACA; APLA
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Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG and IgM, Serum
Test ID: CARDABGM S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
CLIA
Report Includes
Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG; Cardiolipin Antibodies IgM
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
19-Jan-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable
Red top (no additive)
Sample Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 6 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen |
Test Version
19-Jan-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
CLIA
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG | U/mL |
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| Cardiolipin Antibodies IgM | U/mL |
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Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
19-Jan-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CARDABGM S | 63529Anticardiolipin IgG | U/mL |
| 63530Anticardiolipin IgM | U/mL |
Test Version
19-Jan-2023