cardiolipin antibodies (aca) (iga / i gg / igm) Test

Anticardiolipin antibodies are related with thrombocytopenia, recurrent miscarriages, and premature labor and preeclampsia. Anti-cardiolipin antibodies (ACA) are adopted autoantibodies against cardiolipins. Created by the immune system, they are against their own cells, tissues, and organs and attack them causing inflammation & damage.

They increase the patient's risk of developing recurrent unfitting blood clots in the blood vessels. Cardiolipin antibodies are also associated with thrombocytopenia, recurrent miscarriages, and with premature labor and preeclampsia. Anti-cardiolipin antibodies can be classified as IgA; IgG; IgM

24 to 36 Hours

The Anticardiolipin Antibodies test detects the cardiolipin antibodies IgA/ IgG/ IgM existence which is an essential process in the body's ability to regulate blood clotting.

It helps diagnose an incongruous blood clot which may cause recurrent miscarriages, thrombocytopenia, unexplained thrombotic episode, a prolonged PTT (activated partial thromboplastin time), hemolytic anemia, thrombotic microangiopathy, SLE or other autoimmune disorders.

Symptoms observed in this scenario are recurrent unexplained thrombotic episodes, pain and swelling due to the thrombotic episodes in the extremities, shortness of breath, headaches and recurrent miscarriages during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

Preparatory instructions during specimen collection*:

No Fasting Required.

No other special preparations required.

"Specimen type: Serum (Blood Sample)

Specimen collection procedure: Venipuncture (Collection of blood from a vein, usually from the arm)"