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HelpTest Code LAB90734 Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Reporting Title
Beta 2 GP1 Ab, IgM, 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) 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
Specimen Transport Requirements
Refrigerate: OK
Frozen: OK
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86146