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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 gelSerum 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
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

May be associated with arterial/venous thrombosis and miscarriages.

Laboratory Notes:

From 21/09/2022. Cardiolipin ab will be sent to SVH Pathology

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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