Result Test Name
QUEST CARDIOLIPIN IGM
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
3160
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES IGA IGG IGM
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
3182-3
Collection Container
Lt Blue Top-Citrate
Units
-
Collection Requirements
1 mL citrated plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
1.000
Test Info
Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgA IgG IgM) - 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 Sj?gren's syndrome.
Shipping Instructions
Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Transport Container Transport tube Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Gross hemolysis Grossly lipemic