Test ID: ACA IgM

Test Name: Anti-Cardiolipin IgM Antibodies

Test Codes

  • EPIC Code: LAB1736
  • Exsera Order Code: ACA IgM
  • CPT Code: 86147

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Tube: Serum separator tube (SST) or red top

Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Then transfer available serum to a standard transport tube.

Volume Required: 1 mL with a minimum of 500 mcL  

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated/Frozen

Stability: Ambient (48 Hours) vs Refrigerated (2 weeks) vs frozen (30 days) and avoid freeze/thaw cycles with no more than 2 in total

Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, heat-inactivated, containing clots fibrin or gross red blood cells, or severely lipemic hemolyzed or icteric samples

Ordering Recommendation

Reference Interval

Normal Human: <12.5

Test Classification

This test has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions and per Exsera's SOPs. Performance characteristics were verified by Exsera in a manner consistent with CAP/CLIA requirements.

Methodology

ELISA or EIA

Patient Reporting

5-7 Days

Days Performed: M-F

Aliases

ACA IgM, Anti-Cardiolipin IgM Antibodies

Additional Notes

N/A