Antiphospholipid Syndrome Evaluation Panel with Reflexes

Specimen Requirement: 3x Light Blue topsImmediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge and prepare platelet poor plasma and transfer plasma to 3 separate plastic screw-cap vials before transporting to the lab. Platelet Poor Plasma PreparationAmbulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: FrozenSpecimen Stability: 28 days

LAB17563 ASEP

ASEP

Includes: Cardiolipin Antibody (IgA), Cardiolipin Antibody (IgG), Cardiolipin Antibody (IgM), Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin (PS/PT) Antibody (IgG), Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin (PS/PT) Antibody (IgM), Beta-2-Glycoprotein I Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM)Quest Code: 91248

Processing Instructions: 1. Draw blood into a light blue (sodium citrate) tube. Be sure to fill tubes completely.2. Mix gently 5 to 6 times (do not over mix).3. Centrifuge the sample for 10 minutes.4. Using a pipette, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial being careful not disturb the buffy coat.5. Centrifuge the plasma sample a second time for 10 minutes6. Using a pipette, aliquot the top portion of plasma into a plastic vial. Be careful not to disturb the sediment at the bottom (leave approx. 0.25 mL of plasma at the bottom).7. Label each tube as "Plasma."8. Immediately freeze samplesFor complete instructions, see Platelet Poor Plasma InstructionsPreferred Testing Volume: 1 mL plasma (x3; collected in separate tubes)Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL plasma (x3) Transport Temperature: FrozenStability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : UnacceptableFrozen: 28 days Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis, grossly lipemicPerforming Lab: Quest (Chantilly)

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