Beta-2-glycoprotein 1 antibodies (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BETG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7990

Synonyms

Cardiolipin Antibodies,
Anticardiolipin Antibodies,
Antiphospholipid antibody,
Anti-Cardiolipin IgG Antibodies,
Anti-β-2-Glycoprotein 1 IgG Antibodies,
ACA (Anticardiolipin Antibodies),
APLA (Anti Phospholipid Antibodies),
b 2 Glycoprotein Antibodies,
Beta 2 Glycoprotein Antibodies,
Phospholipid Antibodies

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Laboratory instruction:
B 2 Glycoprotein (BETG) is now part of anti-cardiolipin antibodies test code WCAR as of 10/01/2024.

Stability for test add: 2 hours from collection time

Note: all stabilities are if stored in the fridge. Test adds can be added after longer periods if samples have already been frozen.

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