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Test Code ACA Anticardiolipin Antibodies, Plasma

Important Note

Panel Test includes:

  • Anticardiolipin antibody IgG
  • Anticardiolipin antibody IgM
  • β2glyco-protein I IgG

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare-Newark Campus

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Values

ACA IgG:  <23 units

ACA IgM:  <11 units

β2GPI IgG:  <20 units

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  2.7-mL light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube
Specimen:  Full tube - must be filled to exactly 2.7 mL
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Two times per week 

Routine Turnaround Time:  not available
STAT Turnaround Time:  not available