Beta-2-Glycoprotein I Antibody (IgA)
Order Name
BETA 2 IGA
Test Number: 5008157
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5008157
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Beta-2-Glycoprotein I 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 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 7 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 3 days |
| Clinical Use | Beta-2-Glycoprotein 1, apolipoprotein H, is a cofactor in antiphospholipid antibody binding and is the critical antigen in the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Beta-2-Glycoprotein 1 Antibody is more specific than cardiolipin antibody that may express reactivity in patients with syphilis and other infectious diseases. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 163900 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 163900 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86146 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |