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| Test Code |
Procedure |
| 300161 |
Anticardiolipin Antibody, IgG |
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| CPT Code |
| 86147 |
| Specimen Requirement |
| 1 mL frozen serum. Ship Frozen. |
| Pediatric Minimum |
| 0.5 mL frozen serum |
| Methodology |
Performing Location |
| ELISA |
Colorado Coagulation |
| Assay Schedule |
Result Turnaround Time |
| T, W, Th, Sat |
2 - 3 days |
| Reference Range |
| Negative: <15 GPL Units; Indeterminate: 15-20 GPL Units; Low to Medium Positive: 20-80 GPL Units; High Positive: >80 GPL Units
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| Clinical Utility |
| Antiphospholipid antibodies are part of a heterogeneous group of autoantibodies associated with the antiphospholipid syndrome characterized clinically by arterial or venous thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and a variety of obstetric complications. If persistent, antiphospholipid antibodies are the most common form of acquired thrombophilia.
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PLEASE NOTE: CPT codes are to provide guidance. These codes are subject to change on a regular basis and it is the client’s responsibility to verify accuracy of the codes listed. You should refer to the most current version of the CPT coding manual published by the American Medical Association to resolve any issues.
*** Indicates assay performed by third party reference laboratory.
Assay Schedule: The specific day a specimen must be received in order to make the soonest available run. Please note the assay schedules are provided as general approximations for estimating turnaround times, but are subject to change without notice.
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