ANTICARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY, IGA
| Synonyms: | Cardiolipin IGA |
| Computer Code: | (ACAA) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge 20 minutes. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | <12 |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | 2/week |
| Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86147 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |