Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgG and IgM

Test ID: 

704703

CPT code:

86147 (x2)

Synonyms:

•Antiphospholipids
•Cardiolipin Antibodies

Clinical Use:

Anticardiolipin antibodies are often present in individuals with the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.1,2

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; icteric specimen