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HelpTest Code ACLIP Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
CMH COLLECTION: 1 mL blood in a vacutainer Preferred: Red gel Acceptable: Red
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Useful For
May be of diagnostic significance for patients at risk for antiphospholipid syndrome or systemic lupus erythematosus who test negative for criterial antiphospholipid antibodies
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReporting Name
Phospholipid Ab IgA, SReference Values
APL refers to IgA phospholipid units. One APL unit is 1 microgram of IgA antibody.
Negative: <15.0 APL
Weakly positive: 15.0-39.9 APL
Positive: 40.0-79.9 APL
Strongly positive: ≥80.0 APL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86147