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CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY IGG & IGM PANEL

Test Code
LAB8195


CPT Codes
86147 x2

Includes
  • IgG
  • IgM
  • Interpretation


Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. 


Transport Container
Gold tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 48 hours; otherwise freeze


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


Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule
T, Th

Batched; once per day run


Report Available
Same day tested


Clinical Significance
The presence of Cardiolipin antibodies can aid ain assessing the risk of thrombosis in individuals with SLE. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.