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Blood Test Information

ACLA IgG and IgM
(a.k.a Anti-cardiolipin antibodies)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Tube type: SST

Special instructions
Time limit for add on = 2days Interfering substances = none known

Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 84 days

Reference range
<20

Units
GPL and MPL

Linked to
Lupus Screen

Turnaround Time
14 days

Department: Immunology

Clinical Application
Used to aid diagnosis of unexplained thrombosis, recurrent miscarriage, or thrombocytopenia. Strongly associated with venous and arterial thrombosis.

 
 

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