Beta-2-Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies (IgG)
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Assay |
Beta-2-glycoprotein-1 (IgG) |
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Key Words |
Beta-2 glycoprotein 1 abs (B2IG) |
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Specimen Collection |
Serum (Brown) |
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Turnaround time |
7 Days |
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Test indications |
Beta-2-GP-1 is a phospholipid binding protein and antibodies directed against this antigen are seen in patients suffering from the Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome (APS). This test is recommended in patients suspected of having APS in whom the lupus anticoagulant and anti-cardiolipin assays are negative, and can be helpful in other situations described in the 2012 BCSH guidelines (available from: British Journal of Haematology | Wiley Online Library [1]
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Methodology |
Enzyme immunoassay |
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Interferences |
No known methodological interferences |
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Reference Range |
Negative <7 U/mL Equivocal 7-10 U/mL Positive >10 U/mL |
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Analytical error |
Contact laboratory x8454 |
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Reference change value |
N/A |
