Test ID: Q0048
CPT code: 86147
LOINC: 3181-5
Specimen Type: Red or SST
Frequency: 1 – 3 days
Instructions: 1 mL Serum from Red or SST, Refrigerated. Min 0.5 mL.
Text: Anticardiolipin antibodies are often present in individuals with the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) detecting isotype- specific ACA binding to a microtiter plate coated with purified cardiolipin ag.