Anti Beta-2-Glycoprotein-1 antibodies (IgG) are found in some cases of Lupus anticoagulant and anti-phospholipid syndrome.
Tube
Serum gel or no gel
ID
12825
Availability
Weekdays
Additional Information
A raised anti Beta-2-Glycoprotein-1 antibodies in conjunction with clinical symptoms is considered an indicator of anti phospholipid syndrome. Anti-cardiolipin Ab will also be testetd when anti-B2GP1 Ab are requested. Also see entry for anti-cardiolipin Ab. Moderate rises in cardiolipin antibodies may occur transiently after infection. It is recommended that positive results are confirmed after 12 weeks. Antibody concentrations do not correlate with extent or severity of thrombosis.
Turn Around
7 days
Send to
Leeds General Infirmary
Clinical Immunology
Old Medical School
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Frequency
Daily
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range (Male)
<20
Ref. Range (Female)
<20
Ref. Range (Paed)
<20
Units
U/mL
IP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
IP Routine TAT
7 days
GP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
GP Routine TAT
7 days