Cardiolipin Antibody, (IgM, IgG)

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB5135
EPIC Order ANTICARDIOLIPIN AB
CPT Code(s) 86147x2
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Special Coagulation
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 5.0 mL blood/gold SST tube; See Comments
Stability Unspun:
4 hours
  Room Temperature:
4 hours
  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 Instruction:		 Spin and refrigerate within 4 hrs
Reference Range Normal: IgG ≤20 CU; IgM ≤20 CU
Comments Red plain or navy-blue plain tubes also acceptable

Reviewed by J. Carr on March 05, 2026

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