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