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Cardiolipin Antibodies

Alternate names:

ACA, Anti-Phospholipid Antibodies, APL

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ACAB

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Send to SVH at 4C.

No longer requires to be frozen.

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Reference Interval:

ACL IgG <20 Units.

A small proportion of patients with antiphospolipid syndrome have an undetectable ant-cardiolipin antibody result. If clinically indicated,consider testing for lupus anticoagulants and ant-B2GP1 antibodies.

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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