Cardiolipin IgG Antibody - Serum

Test Instructions

Total parameters available: 1

Parameter Names:

• Cardiolipin IgG Antibody - Serum

Test Instructions/Precautions:

• Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test
• Medication :Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician
• Fluids Allowed : Water only

Reports

Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered at home upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.

Why it is Done

To help investigate the inappropriate blood clot formation, to help determine the cause of recurrent miscarriage, or as part of an evaluation for antiphospholipid syndrome or sometimes other autoimmune diseases.

What is this test

Cardiolipin Antibodies are useful in identifying patients with an increased risk of thrombosis, recurrent spontaneous abortions and the phospholipid antibody syndrome. Cardiolipin antibody IgG is the most sensitive, but the least specific antibody.