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HelpTest ID ACLIP Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Useful For
May be of diagnostic significance for patients at risk for antiphospholipid syndrome or systemic lupus erythematosus who test negative for criterial antiphospholipid antibodies
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
APL refers to IgA phospholipid units. One APL unit is 1 microgram of IgA antibody.
Negative: <15.0 APL
Weakly positive: 15.0-39.9 APL
Positive: 40.0-79.9 APL
Strongly positive: ≥80.0 APL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
86147
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |