Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA
Order Name
CARDIO IGA
Test Number: 5574553
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5574553
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1mL (0.5mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or serum gel tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Cardiolipin antibodies (CA) are seen in a subgroup of patients with autoimmune disorders, particularly Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), who are at risk for vascular thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, cerebral infarct and/or recurrent spontaneous abortion. Elevations of CA associated with increased risk have also been seen in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, and primary Sjögren's syndrome. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 161836 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 161836 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86147 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |