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HelpTest Code CARDAB Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgA, IgG, and IgM, Serum
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 0.5 mL (minimum volume: 0.4 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reference Values
CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES, IgA
<20.0 APL U/mL
APL refers to IgA Phospholipid Units.
CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES, IgG
<20.0 GPL U/mL
GPL refers to IgG Phospholipid Units.
CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES, IgM
<20.0 MPL U/mL
MPL refers to IgM Phospholipid Units.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Secondary ID
HHA1511
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86147 x 3