Test ID: CLIPG
Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgG, IgM, and IgA, Serum
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
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Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
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Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES, IgG
<10.0 GPL (negative)
10.0-14.9 GPL (borderline)
15.0-39.9 GPL (weakly positive)
40.0-79.9 GPL (positive)
> or =80.0 GPL (strongly positive)
GPL refers to IgG Phospholipid Units. One GPL unit is 1 microgram of IgG antibody.
Reference values apply to all ages.
PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES, IgM
<10.0 MPL (negative)
10.0-14.9 MPL (borderline)
15.0-39.9 MPL (weakly positive)
40.0-79.9 MPL (positive)
> or =80.0 MPL (strongly positive)
MPL refers to IgM Phospholipid Units. One MPL unit is 1 microgram of IgM antibody.
Reference values apply to all ages.
PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES, IgA
<10.0 APL (negative)
10.0-14.9 APL (borderline)
15.0-39.9 APL (weakly positive)
40.0-79.9 APL (positive)
> or =80.0 APL (strongly positive)
APL refers to IgA Phospholipid Units. One APL unit is 1 microgram of IgA antibody.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
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Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
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Clinical Reference
Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
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