Beta-2 Glycoprotein Abs.

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Includes:  IgG, and IgM

Test ID   LAB1179
EPIC Order
   BETA-2 GLYCOPROTEIN ANTIBODIES
CPT Code(s)   86146 X2
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Special Coagulation
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 5 mL blood/gold SST tube; See Comments
  Micro: N/A
Stability
Unspun - 4 hrs
Room Temp - 4 hrs
Refrigerated - 28 days
Frozen - 28 days
Availability Routine: 2 runs/week; Tuesday and Friday
Turnaround Time   3-5 Business Days
Internal Reference Testing & Outreach Handling Instructions Spin and refrigerate within 4 hrs
Reference Range Normal: IgG ≤20 CU; IgM ≤20 CU
Comments Red plain or navy-blue tube also acceptable

Reviewed by J. Carr on March 05, 2026

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514