ACLA IgG and IgM
(a.k.a Anti-cardiolipin antibodies)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Tube type: SST
Special instructions
Time limit for add on = 2days Interfering substances = none known
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 84 days
Reference range
<20
Units
GPL and MPL
Linked to
Lupus Screen
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Immunology
Clinical Application
Used to aid diagnosis of unexplained thrombosis, recurrent miscarriage, or thrombocytopenia. Strongly associated with venous and arterial thrombosis.