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Biomarkers · Chemical

Anticardiolipin Ab,IgM,Qn

Primary unit
MPL U/mL
LOINC codes
3182-3
Tests that measure Anticardiolipin Ab,IgM,Qn
Quest Diagnostics 14, Labcorp 10

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Cardiolipin Antibody (IgM) 4663

PopulationInterval
ValueInterpretation
<20.0 MPL-U/mLAntibody not detected
≥20.0 MPL-U/mLAntibody detected

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 4663

Tests

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Quest Diagnostics 14 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Cardiolipin Antibody (IgM) 4663

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Fri (Day shift); Report available: 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunoassay (IA)
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome Diagnostic Panel 19872

    5 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunoassay (IA) • Photo-Optical Clot Detection
    Collection
    Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Lupus Anticoagulant and Antiphospholipid Confirmation (non-Coumadin) with Consultation 19654

    5 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunoassay (IA)
    Collection
    Centrifuge and separate plasma and freeze immediately. Do not thaw. Shipping room temperature or refrigerated (cold packs) is unacceptable.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Antiphospholipid Antibody Panel 14890

    6 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunoassay (IA)
    Collection
    Plasma (preferred): Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 x g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Serum: Centrifuge a red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum into a plastic specimen vial.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Lupus Anticoagulant and Antiphospholipid Confirmation (on Coumadin®) 19672

    6 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Clot Detection • Clotting Assay • Immunoassay (IA) • Photo/Optical
    Collection
    Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each special coagulation assay ordered. Draw blood in a light blue-top tube containing 3.2% sodium citrate, mix gently by inverting 3-4 times. Centrifuge 15 minutes at 1500 g within one hour of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial(s). Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Post COVID-19 Rheumatological Panel 11457

    6 analytes · See individual tests · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Labcorp 10 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgM, Quantitative 161828

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Thermo Fisher EliA™ automated FEIA-based autoantibody test
    Reference notes
    Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgM: 0.0–29.4 MPL-U/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgG, IgM, Quantitative 161802

    2 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Thermo Fisher EliA™ automated FEIA-based autoantibody test
    Reference notes
    Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgG: 0.0–13.3 GPL-U/mL Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgM: 0.0–29.4 MPL-U/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgA, IgG, IgM, Quantitative 161950

    3 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Thermo Fisher EliA™ automated FEIA-based autoantibody test
    Reference notes
    Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgA: 0.0–16.5 APL-U/mL Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgG: 0.0–13.3 GPL-U/mL Anticardiolipin Antibodies (ACA), IgM: 0.0–29.4 MPL-U/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Lupus Prognostic Profile 520555

    9 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 7 - 10 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    ELISA
    Collection
    Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Thrombotic Risk, Acquired 117145

    11 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests.
    Preparation
    Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.
    Collection
    Citrated plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation. Blood should be collected in a blue-top tube containing 3.2% buffered sodium citrate.1 Evacuated collection tubes must be filled to completion to ensure a proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.2,3 The sample should be mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing of the anti-coagulant with the blood. A discard tube is not required prior to collection of coagulation samples except when using a winged blood collection device (i.e., "butterfly"), in which case a discard tube should be used.4,5 When non-citrate tubes are collected for other tests, collect sterile and nonadditive (red-top) tubes prior to citrate (blue-top) tubes. Any tube containing an alternate anticoagulant should be collected after the blue-top tube. Gel-barrier tubes and serum tubes with clot initiators should also be collected after the citrate tubes. Centrifuge for 10 minutes and carefully remove 2/3 of the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette, being careful not to disturb the cells. Deliver to a plastic transport tube, cap and recentifuge for 10 minutes. Use a second plastic pipette to remove plasma, staying clear of the platelets at the bottom of the tube. Transfer the plasma into a Labcorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (Labcorp No. 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. It is important to centrifuge blood samples for plasma collection immediately after collection to separate the plasma from the blood cells. If immediate centrifugation is not possible, collected blood specimens should be kept on ice and centrifuged within an hour. Serum: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separate serum to a plastic transport tube. Please print and use the Volume Guide for Coagulation Testing to ensure proper draw volume.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • ANA 12 Profile, Do All (RDL) 520299

    14 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 14 - 21 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual test components.
    Collection
    Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
    Labcorp catalog page

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