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HelpTest Code B2GPA B-2 Glycoprot. IgA
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2471
Epic Description: BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN I ANTIBODY, IGA
Synonym
Beta-2 Glycoprotein I Ab IgA
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 3.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Unacceptable sample: heparinized plasma, lipemia, hemolysis, and other body fluids.
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into plastic vial ASAP and freeze. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Stability:
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.15 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: B2GA
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=BETA%2D2+GLYCOPROTEIN+1%2C+IgA+ANTIBODY
Assay Frequency
Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Unacceptable sample: heparinized plasma, lipemia, hemolysis, and other body fluids. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into plastic vial ASAP and freeze. Transport frozen