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HelpTest Code ACLIP Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgA, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Phospholipid Ab IgA, SSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
3 to 5 daysReference 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.
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
CPT Code Information
86147
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACLIP | Phospholipid Ab IgA, S | 5076-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACLIP | Phospholipid Ab IgA, S | 5076-5 |