Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Ab IgG and IgM
Test Code
BGLY
Description
Collect
Collect in a plain red top or SST tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells immediately by centrifugation and aliquot into a polypropylene or similar plastic tube.
Preferred volume: 1 mL serum
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, specimens with added azide or other preservatives, microbially contaminated, heat treated, or specimens with visible particulates not accepted.
Storage Transport Temp
Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Up to 8 hours ambient or 48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C. Freeze at or below -20°C for longer storage or shipping.
Performed
Thur
Methodology
ELISA
Reported
10-12 days
Department
Immunology Lab - DiagnosticRelated Tests
BGLYA
Reference Interval
Negative <20 units
Positive >=20 units
CPT Code
86146