Test Code LAB464 Cardiolipin Antibodies (Phospholipid Antibodies), Serum
Reporting Title
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody
Methodology
Bio-Flash Chemiluminescent
Semiquantitative determination of cardiolipin antibodies aid in diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome and to evaluate the thrombotic risk of patients with systemic lupus erythematous.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Only Serum is acceptable
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Hemolyzed or contaminated specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Frozen: OK
Ambient: OK
Reference Values
Negative: ≤ 20 CU
Positive: > 20 CU
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86147 x 2