ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN AB, IGG

Test Code

LAB7848

CPT Codes
86147

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt

Reference Range

<20 GPL'U/mL is Negative
> or = to 20 GPL'U/mL is Positive

Clinical Significance

Acceptable initial test when antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is highly supected. Cardiolipin antibody IgG and IgM panel is preferred (CAGM2).

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.