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Test Code CARDIGA Cardiolipin IgA

Additional Codes

Meditech Order: CARDIOLIPINIGA

Alias

Phospholipid Ab IgA

Intended Use

EliA Cardiolipin IgA is intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurment of IgA antibodies directed to cardiolipin in human serum and plasma (Li-Heparin, EDTA) to aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as well as thrombotic disorders related to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.  EliA Cardiolipin IgA uses the EliA IgA methon on the Phadia 250 instrument. 

Performing Lab

Boone Health Laboratory

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold SST Serum Tube

Red Serum

Acceptable Specimes

  • Plasma
    • Lithium Heparin
    • EDTA

Units

EliA U/mL

Reference Ranges

<14 Negative
>20 Positive
14-20 Equivoval (recommend retesting after 8-12 weeks)
>159 >159 EliA U/mL

 

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Grossly hemolyzed (>519 mg/dl)
Icterus Bilirubin >20.6mg/dl
Lipemia >1000
Other Contaminated specimens, Rheumatoid factor IgM (550 IU/mL), QNS, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 14 days
Frozen (-20°C) 12months (only one freeze thaw cycle)

 

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Expected Turn around Time 1-3 days
Methodology/Method Description EliA IgA

CPT Code(s)

86147