Test Directory
Anticardiolipin IgM
Containers - Adult
![]() Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
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Volume Range
1.5ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
![]() Orange Cap - Paediatric
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Volume Range
0.5ml
Additive per Container
Lithium Heparin |
Reference ranges
IgM levels <9.8 MPLU/mL
1MPL Unit is the Cardiolipin Binding Activity of 1ug/mL of an affinity purified IgM-ACA from a standard serum.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
Transport arrangements
Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Samples should be transported to the laboratory ASAP
How to request
Request form or Trak
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00.
Test not available during restricted service.
Anticipated turnaround
10days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide telephone/ bleep number.