Antiphospholipid antibodies: at a glance

Antiphospholipid antibodies

Also known as: APL antibodies, APS antibodies
Related tests: Lupus anticoagulant, cardiolipin antibodies, aPTT (partial thromboplastin time), Russell viper venom time, platelet neutralisation procedure, kaolin clotting time, hexagonal phospholipid confirmatory test, dilute prothrombin time, anti-beta2 glycoprotein I antibodies, anti-phosphatidylserine antibodies, anti-prothrombin antibodies

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To help investigate inappropriate clot formation; to help determine the cause of recurrent miscarriage; to evaluate a prolonged PTT (partial thromboplastin time); as part of an evaluation for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome When to get tested? If you have a prolonged PTT test; if you have had a recurrent unexplained venous or arterial blood clot; if you have had recurrent miscarriages, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm Next >>

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