- ASCE
Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Comprehensive
Specimen:
Test Code
ASCE
Specimen Name
Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Comprehensive
Collect
6-Blue Top (Na Citrate), 1-SST
Submit
3-2 mLs (Min: 2-2 mLs) Na Citrate Plasma aliquots & 1-2 mL (Min: 1-1 mL) Serum aliquots
Special Handling
These specimens are both CRITICAL FROZEN. Centrifuge and separate plasma, serum into specimen transport tube then freeze immediately.
Rejection Criteria
Inadequately filled or clotted Na Citrate tubes. Grossly hemoloyzed serum.
Stability
CRITICAL FROZEN
Methodology
Clot-based Assays for lupus anticoagulants and Enzyme-Linked Immunoassays (ELISAs) for antiphospholipid antibodies
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
- 85597
- 85598
- 85613 x2
- 85730
- 85732 x2
- 86146 x3
- 86147 x3
- 86148 x2
- 86849
Components
Includes: APTT; DRVVT; Hexagonal Phospholipid Neutral; Platelet Neutralization; Anticardiolipin Antibodies IgG, IgM, IgA; Beta-2 Glycoprotein IgG, IgM, IgA; Antiphosphatidylserine IgG, IgM; Antithrombin Antibody IgG.
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