Cardiolipin Antibody Panel (IgA, IgG, IgM)

Preferred Specimen(s) 3 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

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

Methodology ELISA

Clinical Significance Cardiolipin Antibodies (CA) may be seen during the convalescent phase of acute bacterial and viral infections (including syphilis). All patients that test positive for CA should be retested after six to eight weeks to rule out transient antibodies Individuals with the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) have an increased risk for stroke, myocardial infarction, venous thrombosis, thromboembolism, thrombocytopenia, and/or recurrent miscarriages (women).