Pathology

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Anti-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

Spin, separate serum and freeze.

Transport 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

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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