B2GP1 Antibodies (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Specialised Serology & Proteins

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

WCAR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4328

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Cardiolipin antibodies covers Beta 2 Glycoprotein Antibodies

Laboratory

Store the specimen in the -30 Freezer in Specimen Services.

Sample Stability

2 hours. All stabilities are if stored in the fridge. Test adds can be added after longer periods if samples have already been frozen.

Synonyms

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

Turnaround Time

7 days

Weekdays only

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 23/09/2026