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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:
21 days
  Frozen:
6 months
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 ≤23 CU; IgM ≤11 CU
Comments Deliver Immediately

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 15, 2026

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