| Test Name: Anti-Cardiolipin antibodies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Anti-Phospholipid antibodies; Cardiolipin antibodies | ||
| PLS Test Code | ACA | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | IgG: <6 U/ml IgM: <6 U/mL | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Week | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Avoid haemolysis - haemolysed samples are unsuitable. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | Anti-cardiolipin IgG and anti-cardiolipin IgM are performed. | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||