ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA : 0098358

Mnemonic: CARDIO IGA

Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Wed, Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.3 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Plasma and other body fluids.  Heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, lipemic, or contaminated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
< 12 APL: Negative
12-15 APL: Inconclusive
> 15 APL: Positive
Interpretive Data: .
Note: APL = IgA phospholipid units.
CPT Code(s): 86147
 
 

 

 

 
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