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ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES (IGG, IGM, IGA) LabTest

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ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES (IGG, IGM, IGA) LabTest
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ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES (IGG
IGM
IGA) LabTest

Cardiolipin antibodies (CA) are seen in a subgroup of patients with autoimmune disorders, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), who are at risk for vascular thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, cerebral infarct and/or recurrent spontaneous abortion. Elevations of CA associated with increased risk have also been seen in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, and primary Sjögren's syndrome.

<15.0 MPL or GPL (negative)

15.0-39.9 MPL or GPL (weakly positive)

40.0-79.9 MPL or GPL (positive)

> or =80.0 MPL or GPL  (strongly positive)

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. 

Reference values apply to all ages.

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ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES (IGG
IGM
IGA) LabTest

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