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HelpTest Code A PHOS PNL Anti Phospholipid Panel
Additional Codes
Test includes Anti-Cardiolipin IgG, Anti-Cardiolipin IgM, and Anti-Beta 2 Glycoprotein I, IgG and IgM (which can be ordered individually if desired).
Clinical System Name
Anti Phospholipid Panel
Synonyms
Anti Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1
Anti Cardiolipin Antibody
Anti-Beta-2 Glycoprotein-I
Antibodies to cardiolipin
Antiphospholipid Panel
APHOSG
B2 Glycoprotein I
B2GP1
Beta 2 Glycoprotein I
Beta-2 Glycoprotein I
Cardiolipin
Phospholipid panel
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold/SST, Red, or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.6 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Spin sample, aliquot, and refrigerate 0.8 - 1.0 mL serum in a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label in the CPA 3 refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Spin, aliquot and refrigerate serum. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp | |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 5 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86146 (x2), 86147 (x2)
Methodology
Method: Multiplex immunoassay
Analytical Volume: 0.8 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Anti Cardiolipin IgG | <15 GPL |
| Anti Cardiolipin IgM | <15 MPL |
| Beta-2 Glycoprotein I, IgM | <20 SMU |
| Beta-2 Glycoprotein I, IgG | <9 SGU |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Anti Phospholipid Panel |
| Reference Test Number: | APLSP |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |