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Test Name:
Phosphatidylcholine IgA, IgG, and IgM Antibodies


  • SBMF No:
    45369
  • Performance Lab Name:
    ARUP Laboratories
  • Test Mnemonic:
    PHOSCHOPAN
  • ABN:
    Required – Not FDA-Approved
  • CPT Code:
    83520x3
  • LOINC Code:
    19146-0; 19146-0; 19146-0
  • Ref Lab Test No:
    0051590
  • Test Includes:
    Phosphatidylcholine IgA Antibody
    Phosphatidylcholine IgG Antibody
    Phosphatidylcholine IgM Antibody
  • Also Known As:
    aPC Antibodies
  • Spec Type:
    Serum
  • Spec Container:
    Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    1.0 mL
  • Min Vol:
    0.3 mL
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Routine venipuncture
  • Spec Process:
    Clot 30 minutes
    Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
    Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Refrigerated
  • Spec Stability:
    After separation from cells:
    48 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
    2 weeks refrigerated (2-8°C)
    1 year frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
  • Spec Reject:
    Heat inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, or contaminated sample
    Plasma or body fluid sample
  • Spec Remarks:
    Separate serum from cells ASAP
  • Methodology:
    Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
  • Reference Range:

    Phosphatidylcholine IgA Antibody
    0-11 U/mL: Normal
    12-18 U/mL: Equivocal. Suggest repeat testing in 4-6 weeks or consider antibody testing for cardiolipin IgG and IgM, beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgG and IgM and lupus anticoagulant.
    19 U/mL or greater: Positive

    Phosphatidylcholine IgG Antibody
    0-11 U/mL: Normal
    12-18 U/mL: Equivocal. Suggest repeat testing in 4-6 weeks or consider antibody testing for cardiolipin IgG and IgM, beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgG and IgM and lupus anticoagulant.
    19 U/mL or greater: Positive

    Phosphatidylcholine IgM Antibody
    0-11 U/mL: Normal
    12-18 U/mL: Equivocal. Suggest repeat testing in 4-6 weeks or consider antibody testing for cardiolipin IgG and IgM, beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgG and IgM and lupus anticoagulant.
    19 U/mL or greater: Positive

  • Additional Test Info:
    This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
  • Day Run:
    Thu
  • Time Reported:
    2-9 days
  • Test Type:
    IMMUNOLOGY

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