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Lab Test Dictionary

Phosphatidylserine Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) (10062)

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)


Synonyms

Antiphospholipid Antibody Panel

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Sunday-Friday

Standard TAT

2-3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.8 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Collection Instructions

1-2 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days; Frozen: 28 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma or Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma or Serum

Processing Instructions

Platelet poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approx. 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL).


CPT Codes

86148 (x3)


Revised

08-20-19

Initials

SL