CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES IGA, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	ACAIA
EPIC	LAB20091

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Assessing the risk of thrombosis in individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or lupus-like disorders

Method Name

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Values

CARDIOLIPIN AB IGA

Negative: < =11 APL

Indeterminate: 12-20 APL

Low to medium positive: 21-80 APL

High positive: >80 APL

Days and Times Test Performed

Tuesday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated in a screw-capped, plastic vial.

2. If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen FROZEN in a plastic vial on dry ice.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 48 Hours

Room Temp: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86147	Cardiolipin (Phospholipid) Antibody, Each Ig Class

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