Phosphatidylserine Antibodies
Order Code:
APSGMA
Test Summary
This test is useful in the detection of auto-immune disorders such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosis and Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome. These antibodies have been associated with an increased risk for recurrent arterial and venous thrombotic events, thrombocytopenia and recurrent fetal loss.
Aliases
- Phosphatidylserine Antibodies IgG, IgM, IgA AntiPhosphatidylserine Antibodies
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
See Link and Print "Drug List for Special Coagualtion Tests"
Preferred Specimen
1 SST (speckled top) or 2 GST (gold top) tube(s)
Minimum Volume
2 Frozen Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (Polypropylene tubes recommended)
Instructions
Use standard venipuncture and disposal techniques.
SST/GST tube: Avoid hemolysis.
1. Invert a minimum of 5 times, and then allow clotting in an upright position for 30 minutes.
2. Centrifuge the SST/GST for at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes.
3. Spun SST/GST tube remains at refrigerated temperature (2-8 degrees C) for transport up to 72 hours.
4. Serum must be removed from original SST/GST tube and frozen at <-20 degrees C in plastic polypropylene aliquot tubes within 72 hours of collection. Refer to the Minimum Volume section above for the number of aliquots required per test.
SST/GST tube: Avoid hemolysis.
1. Invert a minimum of 5 times, and then allow clotting in an upright position for 30 minutes.
2. Centrifuge the SST/GST for at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes.
3. Spun SST/GST tube remains at refrigerated temperature (2-8 degrees C) for transport up to 72 hours.
4. Serum must be removed from original SST/GST tube and frozen at <-20 degrees C in plastic polypropylene aliquot tubes within 72 hours of collection. Refer to the Minimum Volume section above for the number of aliquots required per test.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top) tube or GST (gold top) tube
OR
Frozen- Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
OR
Frozen- Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: SST (speckled top) tube or GST (gold top) tube
Frozen: Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
Refrigerated: SST (speckled top) tube or GST (gold top) tube
Frozen: Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: SST (speckled top) or GST (gold top) tube <
- 72 hours
- Frozen: Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)at <
- -70⁰C for 12months
Limitations
Patients with current or prior Syphilis infection may have a positive result without increased risk of thrombosis. Patients which test positive with clinical signs of infection should have repeat testing after six months.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample
Order Code
APSGMA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB322
Includes
Includes Phosphatidyserine IgG, IgM and IgA
CPT Code
- 86148(3)
Billing Code
- 300512
CPT Statement
Methodology
ELISA
FDA Status
FDA approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Hematology
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; SCOAG; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
See Link and Print "Drug List for Special Coagualtion Tests"
Preferred Specimen
1 SST (speckled top) or 2 GST (gold top) tube(s)
Minimum Volume
2 Frozen Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (Polypropylene tubes recommended)
Instructions
Use standard venipuncture and disposal techniques.
SST/GST tube: Avoid hemolysis.
1. Invert a minimum of 5 times, and then allow clotting in an upright position for 30 minutes.
2. Centrifuge the SST/GST for at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes.
3. Spun SST/GST tube remains at refrigerated temperature (2-8 degrees C) for transport up to 72 hours.
4. Serum must be removed from original SST/GST tube and frozen at <-20 degrees C in plastic polypropylene aliquot tubes within 72 hours of collection. Refer to the Minimum Volume section above for the number of aliquots required per test.
SST/GST tube: Avoid hemolysis.
1. Invert a minimum of 5 times, and then allow clotting in an upright position for 30 minutes.
2. Centrifuge the SST/GST for at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes.
3. Spun SST/GST tube remains at refrigerated temperature (2-8 degrees C) for transport up to 72 hours.
4. Serum must be removed from original SST/GST tube and frozen at <-20 degrees C in plastic polypropylene aliquot tubes within 72 hours of collection. Refer to the Minimum Volume section above for the number of aliquots required per test.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top) tube or GST (gold top) tube
OR
Frozen- Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
OR
Frozen- Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: SST (speckled top) tube or GST (gold top) tube
Frozen: Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
Refrigerated: SST (speckled top) tube or GST (gold top) tube
Frozen: Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: SST (speckled top) or GST (gold top) tube <
- 72 hours
- Frozen: Capped aliquots of at least 0.5 mL serum (polypropylene tubes recommended)at <
- -70⁰C for 12months
Limitations
Patients with current or prior Syphilis infection may have a positive result without increased risk of thrombosis. Patients which test positive with clinical signs of infection should have repeat testing after six months.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
ELISA
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; SCOAG; Report available: 1 - 4 days