Prothrombin Antibodies

Synonyms

• ANTIPROTHROMBIN
• ANTIPROTHROMBIN ABS IGG
• LAB10611
• PROTHROMBIN AB

Cerner Name

zzzAntiprothrombin Abs IgG

Clinical Info

Detection of antiprothrombin antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome and to confirm antiprothrombin antibody presence in patients with lupus anticoagulants and hypoprothrombinemia

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

2.0 mL serum (1 mL min)

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red or Gold top tube
Specimen: 2.0 mL serum (1 mL min)
Transfer Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect antibodies binding to a microtiter plate coated with purified prothrombin antigen

Days Performed

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp

CPT

86849

PDM

5906027

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms