Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Anticardiolipin Antibodies (Sendaway Test) - IgM subtype only
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
28th August 2024	Assay name	Anticardiolipin Antibodies (Sendaway Test)	Anticardiolipin Antibodies (Sendaway Test) - IgM subtype only
	Alternative names	ACLA	ACL IgM, ACLA IgM
	Request Group	CLA	AUP
	Registration Instructions		The request must specifically request for anticardiolipin IgM antibodies. If no subtypes are specified, this is presumed to be IgG and performed in-house - refer to "Anticardiolipin antibodies". If both IgG and IgM subtypes are requested, an extra tube is required for IgM as it is a send-away.
	Collection & Request Instructions		A separate container is required for this test.
26th August 2024	Laboratory	Anatomical Pathology	Haematology

Alternative Names:

ACL IgM
ACLA IgM

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

AUP

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

Assay Frequency:

Weekly