Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies

Test information: Indicated in: Unexplained thrombotic or embolic episode (e.g. DVT, PE, cerebral venous thrombosis, renal or hepatic artery thrombosis, or AMI/CVA in younger patients), Recurrent miscarriages, particularly after 10 weeks gestation, Severe pre-eclampsia

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Light Blue Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Please make a note of any anticoagulants and/or bleeding/bruising symptoms.

Maximum add on time

4 hours

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Interpretative comment provided

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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