| EX1711 PHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME PANEL |
| Specimen: |
4 mL (2.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of the collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & finally, transfer the supernatant (PPP) to 1 labeled clean plastic screw-capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Overnight fasting is preferred. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 4 hrs |
4 hrs |
2 weeks |
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| Method: |
EIA, Electromechanical Clot Detection |
| Comment: |
It is recommended that the patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician. Also, see DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PANEL. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This test is used to diagnose Antiphospholipid syndrome in patients with recent miscarriage, pulmonary hypertension, non-vegetative endocarditis, Livido reticularis, stroke at a young age, and deep vein thrombosis. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Gynecologist, Physician |
| Disease: |
Thromboembolic disorders, Abortions |
| Components: |
*Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG & IgM *Phospholipid Antibodies Panel *Lupus Anticoagulant by dRVVT |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. It is recommended that the patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician. A duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form is mandatory. |
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