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Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgG, IgM & IgA (LAB001615)
Test Mnemonic:

B2GPI 

Specimen Requirements:
Test Included:

B2GPI Antibodies IgG
B2GPI Antibodies IgM
B2GPI Antibodies IgA

Collection:

Serum Separator Tube

Container:

SST

Minimum Volume:

1 ml of serum

Storage/Transport:

Refrigerated or frozen

Specimen Preparation:

Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection

Stability:

Ambient: 48 hours, Refrigerated: 2 weeks, Frozen: 6 months

Causes for Rejection:

Lipemic or hemolyzed serum

Reference Range:

IgG 0-20 SGU, IgM 0-20 SMU, IgA 0-20 SAU

Turnaround Time:

1-3 days

Methodology:

ELISA

Performed:

Twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays

Lab:

Antiphospholipid Standardization Laboratory

CLIA 45D107321

Synonyms:

B2GPI  - B2GP1 - Beta2 GPI

CPT 4 Code:

86146 x 3

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.
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