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Test Code LAB1179 Beta- 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgM and IgG

Reporting Title

Beta 2 GP1 Ab, IgM/IgG, S

Methodology

Bio-Flash Chemiluminscent Immunoassay

Useful for: Evaluation of patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 (beta-2 GP1) IgG and IgM antibodies

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory services- RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Serum

Acceptable: Speckle top and plain red top tubes

Draw blood in gold top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 ml of serum refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated (preferred)

     7 days

 

Frozen 

     21 days

Reference Values

Negative: ≤ 20 CU

Positive: >20 CU

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday day shift only

Profile Information

Test ID

Reporting Name

Available Separately

Always Performed

GB2GP

Beta 2 GP1 Ab IgG, S

Yes

Yes

MB2GP

Beta 2 GP1 Ab IgM, S

Yes

Yes

Specimen Transport Requirements

Refrigerate: OK

Frozen: OK

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86146 X 2