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Anti-beta-2-glycoprotein 1 Antibody

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Anti-beta-2-glycoprotein 1 Antibody
Common Abbreviations	B2GLY
Profile	Anti-cardiolipin Ab will also be tested when anti-B2GLY Ab are requested. Also see entry for cardiolipin Antibodies.
Clinical Indication	Anti Beta-2-Glycoprotein-1 antibodies (IgG) are found in some cases of Lupus anticoagulant and anti-phospholipid syndrome.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	5 mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	14 days
Turnaround Time	7 days
Laboratory	Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ
Reference Interval	0-20.00 CU
Limitations	The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples

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