CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY IGG, IGM, & IGA PANEL

Test Code

CARL2

CPT Codes
86147 x3

Includes

Includes: IgA, IgM, & IgG

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

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

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

The following conditions significantly interfere with testing:

Hemolyzed
Lipemic

Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule

T, Th

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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