Do not collect in Orange tube. Allow Gold tube to sit for 30 minutes to form clot. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle to separate cells from serum. Refrigerate spun tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Serum from Red tube and plasma from a Green tube must be transfered to an aliquot tube
The Cardiolipin IgG Ser QN test measures plasma IgG antibodies to cardiolipin; cardiolipin is a lipid component of the mitochondrial membrane. Cardiolipin antibody testing is used with the lupus anticoagulant and Beta 2 Glycoprotein antibody tests, in the evaluation of a patient for possible antiphospholipid syndrome. This test may be ordered when there is a history of unexplained clotting episodes, recurrent miscarriages, a prolonged PTT test result or to determine if a patient with an autoimmune disorder also has anti-cardiolipin IgG antibodies.
Performed
Monday - Friday; Days
Methodology
Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay
Reported
1-3 days
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Synonyms
958
ACA G
Anticardiolipin IgG
Reference Chart
CPT Codes
86147
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Order
Cardiolipin IgG Ser QN
8065-5
Result
Cardiolipin IgG Ser QN
8065-5
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
958
Catalog Code
840717793
Collection
Collect
Blood, Gold
Preferred Draw Volume
3.5 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
1.2 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Lt. Green, Green Na Heparin, Red
Pediatric Collection
2 microtainers
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolyzed and lipemic specimens
Collection Comments
Do not collect in Orange tube. Allow Gold tube to sit for 30 minutes to form clot. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle to separate cells from serum. Refrigerate spun tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Serum from Red tube and plasma from a Green tube must be transfered to an aliquot tube
The Cardiolipin IgG Ser QN test measures plasma IgG antibodies to cardiolipin; cardiolipin is a lipid component of the mitochondrial membrane. Cardiolipin antibody testing is used with the lupus anticoagulant and Beta 2 Glycoprotein antibody tests, in the evaluation of a patient for possible antiphospholipid syndrome. This test may be ordered when there is a history of unexplained clotting episodes, recurrent miscarriages, a prolonged PTT test result or to determine if a patient with an autoimmune disorder also has anti-cardiolipin IgG antibodies.
