Anticardiolipin IgA

Test Code: TD_4793
CPT Code(s): 86147

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

aCL IgA

Test Includes

Anticardiolipin IgA

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Allow only 3 freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

Negative: <20 MPL U/ML
Positive: >=20 MPL U/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

24 hours room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.