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HelpTest Code ACAA Anticardiolipin Ab IgA
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1734
Epic Description: ANTICARDIOLIPIN IGA
Synonym
Cardiolipin IgA Autoantibodies
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 3 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 3 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
48 hours refrigerated, 14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Internal specimens and Home Health specimens should be transported to laboratory ASAP.
Remote Locations: Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Freeze specimen. Transport specimen frozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CARDA
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=CARDIOLIPIN+IgA+AUTOANTIBODIES
Assay Frequency
Sunday -Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Deliver specimen to Sendout lab. Freeze if holding overnight. CAN BE HELD FOR 2 DAYS Refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
86147