Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies (Sendaway Test) - IgM subtype only
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
28th August 2024	Assay name	Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies (Sendaway Test)	Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies (Sendaway Test) - IgM subtype only
	Alternative names	Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies; Beta-2, B2GP1	Glycoprotein 1 IgM Antibodies, Beta-2 IgM, B2GP1 IgM
	Request Group	B2A	AUP
	Collection & Request Instructions		A separate container is required for this test.

Alternative Names:

Glycoprotein 1 IgM Antibodies
B2GP1 IgM

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

AUP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

The request must specifically request for beta-2 glycoprotein IgM antibodies.

If no subtypes are specified, this is presumed to be IgG and performed in-house - refer to "beta-2 glycoprotein antibodies".

If both IgG and IgM subtypes are requested, an extra tube is required for IgM as it is a send-away.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Austin Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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