Description
Anti cardiolipin antibodies are mainly associated with thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and spontaneous abortion. Correlations are strongest with anti cardiolipin IgG antibodies, which are apparently specific for β-2-glycoprotein 1 complexed to negatively charged phospholipids. These autoantibodies demonstrate cross reactivity with cardiolipin components of other test reagents such as VDRL and RPR causing false positive results.
Indications
Anti cardiolipin antibodies are mainly associated with thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and spontaneous abortion. Correlations are strongest with anti cardiolipin IgG antibodies, which are apparently specific for β-2-glycoprotein 1 complexed to negatively charged phospholipids. These autoantibodies demonstrate cross reactivity with cardiolipin components of other test reagents such as VDRL and RPR causing false positive results.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
1 ml Serum Stability: 5 Days at 2-8 °C up to six monthes -20 °C
Special Precautions
Normal Range
Negative: < 10 GPL-U/mL Positive: ≥ 10 GPL-U/mL