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Test Code Cardio IgM Cardiolipin AB, IgM

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Plain Red
Serum/Refrigerate

Turnaround Time

Batch tested Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Testing days subject to change based on volume

Methodology

Fluorescent Enzymatic Immunoassay

Reference Range

≤9.9 unit/mL Negative

Notes

Antibody results should not be used alone for diagnosis and must be interpreted in light of clinical manifestations and other test results.
The persistent presence of IgM cardiolipin (CL) antibodies in moderate or high levels is a laboratory criterion for the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).

CPT Code

86147