Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day.
Use
To aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and those secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or SLE-like disorders.
Specimen Type
Blood
Collection Containers
Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Red (no gel)
Collection Volume
4 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.6 mL
Processing Instructions
Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.7 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Shipping Instructions
Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
14 days refrigerated. For longer storage, freeze.
Containers
Red or Gold (Gel)
Alternate Containers
Green (Lithium Heparin, Gel)
Red (No Gel)
Reference Interval
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG
0.0-10 GPL U/mL
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM
0.0-10 MPL U/mL
CPT Disclaimer
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..
Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day.
Use
To aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and those secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or SLE-like disorders.
Collection & Processing
Specimen Type
Blood
Collection Containers
Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Red (no gel)
Collection Volume
4 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.6 mL
Processing Instructions
Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.7 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Shipping Instructions
Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
14 days refrigerated. For longer storage, freeze.
Containers
Containers
Red or Gold (Gel)
Alternate Containers
Green (Lithium Heparin, Gel)
Red (No Gel)
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgG
0.0-10 GPL U/mL
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM
0.0-10 MPL U/mL
Administrative
CPT Disclaimer
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..
