Anti-Cardiolipin Profile

Test Code

CARDP

Alias/See Also

Phospholipid antibodies to IgG, IgA and IgM

CPT Codes
86147 x 3

Includes

GPL,MPL,APL

Preferred Specimen

serum

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Instructions

Fresh serum drawn aseptically. No anticoagulants or preservatives should be added. No hemolyzed, lipemic, or bacterially contaminated sera. Store at room temp no longer than 8 hours, sera may be stored 2-8 C for 48 hours, otherwise frozen at -20 C

Transport Container

RED/1.0 ml

Transport Temperature

2-8 C

Specimen Stability

frozen at -20 C

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Avoid using hemolyzed, lipemic, or bacterially contaminated sera

Methodology
EIAM

Setup Schedule

Monday & Thursday

Report Available

Monday & Thursday, Report available: 3 days

Reference Range

IgG and IgM - normals = <20, low positive = 20 to 30, moderate = 30 to 80, high positive = greater than or egual to 80. IgA = normal <12, equivocal = 12-15, positive = >15.

Clinical Significance

Used in the evaluation of suspected antiphospholipid syndrome(APS). APS is associated with a variety of clinical symptoms, notably, unexplained arterial and venous thrombosis, pregnancy complications, unexplained circulatory problems, thrombocytopenia or hemolytic anemia. Can be used in the diagnosis of systemic rheumatiod disease esp. lupus erythematosus.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.