CPT/HCPCS
86146
Order Code
CH216
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
B2-Glycoprotein I (IgG), B2-Glycoprotein I (IgA), B2-Glycoprotein I (IgM)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Refrigerated
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance
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.
Reference Ranges
See individual analytes
