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CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY, IGG
Test CodeCARGG
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