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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