Lupus Anticoag Profile

Message

This testing includes: APTT, PT/INR, PTT-LA, Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Screening Test, B2 Glycoprotein I Antibodies, and Cardiolipin Antibodies. an elevated PTT-LA automatically reflexes STA-CLOT LA (Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutralization) and an elevated DRVV Screen automatically reflexes a DRVV confirm.

Test Code

LUAP

Includes

PT, PTT, FIB, TTH, CARDP, PTTLA, DRVV, B2PG

Preferred Specimen

4 Blue, Red

Minimum Volume

See Individual Testing

Instructions

Refer to instructions for individual tests included in profile for proper processing and transport instructions.

Specimen Stability

Refer to instructions for individual tests included in profile for proper processing and transport instructions.

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

Refer to Individual Testing

Methodology
Refer to Individual Testing

Setup Schedule

Performed Monday and Thursday

Report Available

Refer to Individual Testing

Reference Range

Refer to Individual Reporting

Clinical Significance

The lupus anticoagulant is an immunoglobin, which interferes in vitro with phospholipid dependent tests. Patients with the lupus anticoagulant do not have bleeding tendencies, but instead tend to thombose.

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.