Test ID: QG149
Component(s): Q0048 Anticardiolipin Ab,IgG,Qn LOINC: 3181-5, Q0049 Anticardiolipin Ab,IgM,Qn LOINC: 3182-3
CPT code: 86147
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Red or SST
Frequency: 1 – 3 days
Instructions: 1 mL Serum from Red or SST, Refrigerated. Min 0.5 mL.
Text:Anticardiolipin antibodies are often present in individuals with the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome(APS). Individuals with APS have an increased risk for stroke, myocardial infarction, venous thrombosis, thromboembolism, thrombocytopenia, and/or recurrent miscarriages.
Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) detecting isotype-specific ACA binding to a microtiter plate coated with purified cardiolipin ag.