CPT/HCPCS
86147 x3
Order Code
CH220
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Cardiolipin Antibody (IgA), Cardiolipin Antibody (IgG), Cardiolipin Antibody (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
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia_x000D_
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)_x000D_
Clinical Significance
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.
Reference Ranges
See individual analytes