CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY, IGG

Test Code

CARGG

CPT Codes
86147

Includes

Cardiolipin antibody IgG

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolyzed samples will be rejected

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

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

Clinical Significance

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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