Cardiolipin Antibody Panel

Test Code:  CLAB
Assay Schedule:  Tu,Th
CPT:  86147x3
Tests Panel Components:  Cardiolipin IgA, IgG, IgM Antibodies.

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Serum

Acceptable Container(s):
  • SST gel (red top)

Volume:
  • Preferred: 1.0mL
  • Minimum: 0.5mL

Stability:
  • Ambient: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: 1 day
  • Frozen: 1 month

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes and centrifuge. Separate serum into transport tube and freeze immediately.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship frozen.

Special Instructions:
Specimen should remain frozen until testing.

Rejection Criteria:
Hemolyzed, severely lipemic, contaminated, and specimens other than serum are unacceptable.

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