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anticardiolipin ab, iga
Synonyms: Cardiolipin IGA 
Computer Code: (ACAA)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL (red or gold top tube). 
Minimum Volume: 2 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge 20 minutes. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Refrigerate. 
Reference Values: Negative: <12 APL, Indeterminate: 12-19 APL, Low-med positive: 20-80 APL, Strong positive: >80 APL  
Lab Code: SI 
Requisition: SEROL
Test Frequency: Weekly 
Routine TAT: 7 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 86147 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: 19
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/25/2013
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