Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Anticardiolipin Antibodies
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd September 2024	Processing Instructions	If there is a dedicated primary tube - handover to Haem after centrifuge If the tube is to be shared, centrifuge, make an aliquot of at least 300uL serum and handover to Haem	If the SST is to be shared, manually centrifuge, prepare an aliquot of at least 300uL of serum and deliver to Haematology
28th August 2024	Processing Instructions	Centrifuge Aliquot Store at 4'C	Centrifuge Store at 4'C
	Processing Instructions		If there is a dedicated primary tube - handover to Haem after centrifuge If the tube is to be shared, centrifuge, make an aliquot of at least 300uL serum and handover to Haem

Alternative Names:

ACLA
ACL IgG Ab
ACL Ab
ACL

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

APM

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 7 days

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly