Test ID: Z0967
CPT code: 86147
LOINC: 5076-5
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 antiphospholipid antibody syndrome(APS). Individuals with APS have an increased risk for stroke, MI, venous thrombosis, thromboembolism, thrombocytopenia, and/or recurrent miscarriages. ACA are frequently observed in patients with other autoimmune disorders and malignancies.
Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) detecting isotype-specific ACA binding to a microtiter plate coated with purified cardiolipin antigen.