BETA-2-GLYCOPROTEIN ANTIBODIES, IgG, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	BGPIG
EPIC	LAB11364

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of certain autoimmune disease thrombotic disorders, such as those secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or other lupus-like thrombotic diseases

Method Name

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Values

Negative: ≤ 20 SGU

Positive: > 20 SGU

Days and Times Test Performed

Tuesday

Report Available

1 Week

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 cells within 2 hours of draw and send refrigerated.

2. If specimen will not arrive at NorDx within 2 days of draw, freeze and send frozen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 48 Hours

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86146	Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibody, Each

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