AntiProthrombin IgG Antibody
Order Code:
APTIGG
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
- Prothrombin Antibody (IgG)
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 <
- -20⁰C for <
- 60 days
- at <
- -70⁰C for 12months
Limitations
N/A
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
APTIGG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB450
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86849
Billing Code
- 300633
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
<20 G Units
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday; 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 <
- -20⁰C for <
- 60 days
- at <
- -70⁰C for 12months
Limitations
N/A
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
<20 G Units
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday; SCOAG; Report available: 1 - 4 days