Anti-Annexin V IgG,IgM

Test ID: 

702911

CPT code:

83516 (x2)

Synonyms:

Antiphosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Antibody

Clinical Use:

As an aid in the diagnosis of certain autoimmune thrombotic disorders, such as antiphospholipid syndrome (aPS). Antibodies to PS/PT correlate with the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) and this test may be useful in cases with difficult LA test interpretation.

Test Information:

Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) are a family of immunoglobulins of considerable clinical significance due to their association with arterial and/or venous thrombosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, neurological disorders, pulmonary hypertension and thrombocytopenia.

Specimen Type:

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 ml (Note: This volime doesnot allow for repeat testing).

Container Type: 

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or blue-top (sodium citrate) tube

Collection:

Separate serum or plasma from cells by centrifugation.

Storage Instructions:

Freeze

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia