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HelpTest Code CLPMG Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
MPL refers to IgM phospholipid units. One MPL unit is 1 microgram of IgM antibody.
GPL refers to IgG phospholipid units. One GPL unit is 1 microgram of IgG antibody.
Negative: <15.0 MPL or GPL
Weakly positive: 15.0-39.9 MPL or GPL
Positive: 40.0-79.9 MPL or GPL
Strongly positive: ≥80.0 MPL or GPL
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
86147 x 2
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday