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Alternate Names
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Anticardiolipin antibodies, ACA, ACL, cardiolipin antibodies, Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies, Anti-Cardiolipin Abs, Anticardiolipin abs, Anticardiolipin IgG, Anticardiolipin IgM |
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Test Code
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ACL |
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Testing Laboratory
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Immunology |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Anticardiolipin antibody testing tests for both IgG and IgM antibodies.
Please consider Lupus Anticoagulant and Beta-2 Glycoprotein Antibody testing in patients with suspected Antiphospholipid syndrome. |
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Collection Instructions
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Test may be combined with other serology or autoantibody tests requiring same tube type. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Twice per week |
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Min Test Volume
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500uL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, subject to sample availability. |
