Cardiolipin Antibody
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
CARDAB |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube
1.0 mL serum
Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
|
| Testing Location |
Serology |
|
| Testing Frequency |
Weekly |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies, Anti-Phospholipid Antibody, Phospholipid Antibody |
| Reference Interval |
negative |
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