Test Name
ANTICARDIOLIPIN, IgA
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
ACA IgA, ACL IgA
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
AUTOIMMUNITY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
3ML Serum separator tube (sst/ gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer.
Centrifuge sst (serum gel tubes) within 1-2 hours of collection. Centrifuge red top vacutainers and aliquot serum within 1-2 hours of collection. The separation vial must be labeled with at least 2 patient identifiers and the sample type.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 1 day at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 3 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 months at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of antiphospholipid syndrome (phospholipid antibody syndrome). Evaluation of patients with unexplained thrombosis, recurrent miscarriages etc.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026