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CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY, IGM
Test CodeCARGM
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