Laboratory Services
Anti Phospholipid Panel
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| Test Description |
Anti Phospholipid Panel
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| Synonym(s) |
Antibodies to cardiolipin, Antiphospholipid panel, APHOSG, B2GP1, beta 2 glycoprotein 1 |
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| Test ID |
APLSP
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| Container Type |
3mL blood in Red Top Tube, SST, or Citrated Blue Top Tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum or Plasma |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum or plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Red Top or SST Tube: Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection. Blue Top Tube: Centrifuge Blue top for 10 minutes, remove plasma and re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant and Freeze plasma (minimum 0.8 mL) at -20°C to -80°C. Send Frozen on dry ice. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.8 mL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerate up to 14 days, freeze for longer storage. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
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| Department (code) |
Immunology |
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| Methodology |
Multiplex immunoassay |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
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| Test Includes |
AB2GR Anti Beta2 Glycoprotein 1, IgG |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86146x2, 86147x2 |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
