CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY, IGM

Test Code

CARGM

Alias/See Also

Anticardiolipin antibody, IgM; phospholipid; ACA; aCL; aCL Antibody; aCL IgM; Anti-Cardiolipin; Anticardiolipin; Anticardiolipin Antibodies; Cardiolipin

CPT Codes
86147

Includes

Cardiolipin antibody IgM

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. 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

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

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 suspected. Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgG and IgM is preferred (CAGM2).

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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