Beta 2-glycoprotein 1 antibodies
| Category | Immunology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
β2-glycoprotein 1 is a co-factor for anticardiolipin antibodies. Anti-β2-glycoprotein antibodies (IgG and IgM) are seen in antiphospholipid syndrome and can be related to the development of arterial and venous thromboses, venous thromboembolism, thrombocytopenia and fetal loss. |
| Clinical Indications |
Diagnosis and monitoring of: vascular thrombosis and/or recurrent fetal loss thrombocytopenia heart valve disease nephropathy neurological disease. |
| Reference range | < 20 GPL-U/mL and < 20 MPL U/mL |
| Sample & container required | RST (rust top) |
| Sample volume | 5-10 mL (1 mL serum) |
| Turnaround time | 7 days. |
| Notes | This test is currently unaccredited due to a recent change in platform/assay. |