PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES (CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES), IGG AND IGM, SERUM
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
CARD | |
MGH LIS Test No |
561 | |
Schedule |
Monday through Saturday | |
Testing Time |
Same day/1 day | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
CARD | |
Type |
1 SST Tube | |
Volume |
1.0 mL | |
Temperature |
Frozen | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Draw blood in either a plain, red-top tube or an SST tube. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum frozen in a plastice vial |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
86147X2
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
<10.0 MPL or GPL (negative)
10.0-14.9 MPL or GPL (borderline)
15.0-39.9 MPL or GPL (weakly positive)
40.0-79.9 MPL or GPL (positive)
> or = 80.0 MPL or GPL (strongly positive)
MPL refers to IgM Phospholipid Units.
One MPL unit is 1 microgram of IgM antibody.
GPL refers to IgG Phospholipid Units.
One GPL unit is 1 microgram of IgG antibody.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation
Positive and strongly positive results for
phospholipid antibodies (> or =40 GPL and/or MPL)
are a diagnostic criterion for antiphospholipid
syndrome (APS). Lesser levels of phospholipid
antibodies and antibodies of the IgA isotype
may occur in patients with clinical signs of
APS but the results are not considered diagnostic.
Detection of phospholipid antibodies is not affected by anticoagulant treatment.
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