- Test Name
- Anti Cardiolipin Antibody
- Aliases
- ACL; ANTI-PHOSPHOLIPID
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CARABP
- LOINC Test Code
- XNL00175-0
- Description and Primary Use
- Investigation of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Phospholipid (cardiolipin) antibodies must be detected on 2 or more occasions at least 12 weeks apart to fulfill diagnostic criteria for APS.
- Reorder interval
- 90 Days
- TAT
- 7 Days ; MAX.delay 21 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
SST
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 26-Aug-19