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Test Code LAB1179 Beta-2 Glycoprotein Antibodies

Intended Use

Intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG and IgM antibodies directed to β2-Glycoprotein I in human serum and plasma to aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as well as thrombotic disorders related to secondary antiphospholipid syndrome in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Container Type: SST

Acceptable Container Type:  Red Top-Plain, LT Green/Mint Top-LiHep, Purple Top-EDTA

Please send refrigerated

Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  8 hours

Refigerated (preferred): 2 weeks

Frozen: >2 weeks

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

CPT Code

86146