Clinical Utilities

CPT Codes
86147

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
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Reference Range
<10 U/ml:   Negative
10 to 14.9 U/ml:  Borderline
15 to 39.9 U/ml:  Weakly Positive
40 to 79.9 U/ml:  Positive
> or = 80.0 U/ml: Strongly Positive

Positive and strongly positive results for phospholipid antibodies 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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