Test Name
ANTICARDIOLIPIN, IgG
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
ACA IgG, ACL IgG
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
AUTOIMMUNITY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
2ml serum or plasma (EDTA, citrate, or heparin). Serum separator tube (SST) for serum; EDTA, citrate, or heparin tube for plasma. Collect before anticoagulant therapy if possible.
Clearly label the sample to prevent mix-ups with other autoantibody tests.
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