Test Code ACARD Cardiolipin Antibodies, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
Vitalant
Vitalant Test Code: 537R; Method ELISA
Specimen Requirements
1.0 ml sodium citrate plasma frozen
Drawn at Hospital:
- Prechill blue tube prior to collection on wet ice
- Immediately upon collection, place tube back on wet ice
- Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection
- Pour plasma into specimen transport tube
- Freeze immediately
Drawn at Offsite location:
- Prechill blue tube prior to collection on wet ice
- Immediately upon collection, place tube back on wet ice
- Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection
- Pour plasma into specimen transport tube
- Place specimen transport tube on wet ice for transport to the hospital
- Upon arrival in the main lab, freeze immediately
- Specimen must reach the lab and be frozen within 4 hours of collection
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
St Clair Hospital Test Code
ACARD