Cardiolipin IgA Ab

Cardiolipin IgA Ab

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 ml serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

• Room temperature: Not defined,
• Refrigerated : Not defined,
• -20oC Long term

Methodology ELISA

Clinical Significance Cardiolipin antibodies (CA) are seen in a subgroup of patients with autoimmune disorders, particularly Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), who are at risk for vascular thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, cerebral infarct and/or recurrent spontaneous abortion. Elevations of CA associated with increased risk have also been seen in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, and primary Sjögren’s syndrome.

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