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Test ID ALUPI Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Technical Interpretation


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma.


Secondary ID

603464

Useful For

Technical interpretation of testing to confirm or exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LAC)

 

Distinguishing LAC from specific coagulation factor inhibitors and nonspecific inhibitors

 

Investigating a prolonged activated thromboplastin time, especially when combined with other coagulation studies

 

This test is not useful for the detection of antiphospholipid antibodies that do not affect coagulation tests. We recommend separate testing for serum phospholipid (cardiolipin) antibodies.

Specimen Type

Plasma Na Cit

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma.

 

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

85390