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Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA
0098358
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Ordering Recommendation
Preferred second-line test when seronegative antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is strongly suspected. Order incrementally or concurrently with other noncriteria antiphospholipid antibody tests.
Mnemonic
CARDIO IGA
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Effective August 18, 2014
| <=11 APL | Negative |
| 12-19 APL | Indeterminate |
| 20-80 APL | Low to Moderately Positive |
| 81 APL or above | High Positive |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
APL = IgA phospholipid units.
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
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Methodology
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Reference Interval
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86147
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0098358 | Cardiolipin Antibody IgA | 5076-5 |
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Aliases
- ACA
- aCL Antibody
- aCL IgA
- Anticardiolipin Antibodies
- Cardiolip
Cardiolipin Antibody, IgA
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