Test Code LAB0213090 Beta-2 Glycoprotein Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Methodology
EliA
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top (SST) & Red top (Serum & No Additive)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
If collecting using a red top with no gel separator, the serum must be removed within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated if testing will be completed within 48 hours.
Frozen and removed from gel if testing will not be completed within 48 hours.
Reference Values
Negative: <7.0 U/mL
Equivocal: 7.0-10.0 U/mL
Positive: >10.0 U/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86146 x 2