Cardiolipin Antibody IgG
Cardiolipin Antibody IgG
Cardiolipin IgG antibodies are the autoantibodies that are associated with the blood clotting disorder. Improper blood clotting could be caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking one's own body cells considering them as alien or foreign entities.
A cardiolipin IgG antibody test detects and measures the levels of IgG antibodies in an individual’s blood. It is helpful in diagnosing the root cause of certain medical conditions such as antiphospholipid syndrome, recurrent miscarriages, etc
Symptoms of Blood Clotting
A few common symptoms related to blood clots include:
Leg pain or tenderness
Leg swelling
Recurrent miscarriages
If clot affects the lungs, then its associated symptoms may include:
Shortness of breath
Coughing (with blood)
Lung-related chest pain
Rapid heart-rate
Who should get tested? This test is recommended in individuals with:
A family history of blood clots
Recurrent miscarriages
Stroke
Test preparation
No special preparations are required to take cardiolipin antibody, IgG test.
Please talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking any medications before undergoing the test
Interpretation of the Test Results
Interpretation of the test results:
|
Interpretation |
Reference range (GPL U/mL) |
|
Normal |
<15 |
|
Intermediate |
15 – 20 |
|
Positive |
>20 |
*where GPL is IgG phospholipid units.
Deviations from the normal range:
- Greater than normal range may increase the risk of blood clots in an individual’s blood.
Increased blood clots in the individual’s system may lead to different autoimmune medical conditions such as recurrent miscarriages in pregnant females, antiphospholipid syndrome, and other similar autoimmune conditions
FAQs
What is the turnaround time (TAT) of cardiolipin antibody, IgG test?
The test results of cardiolipin antibody IgG are generally available within 3 – 4 working days after the sample collection. However, it can also take a little longer at times
Are there any risks to cardiolipin antibody, IgG test?
: No, there are no potential risks associated with cardiolipin antibody IgG test. However, all blood tests come with a negligible risk such as feeling a slight sting or a bruise at the site of needle insertion. Rarely, the site can become infected
What is the procedure involved in cardiolipin antibody IgG test?
The cardiolipin antibody IgG test is a simple blood test. In this, your healthcare provider will insert a small needle into a vein in your arm and collect a few mL of blood in a sterile container, and gets it tested
Are the results of the cardiolipin antibody IgG test sufficient to validate my blood clot diagnosis?
No. The cardiolipin antibody IgG test is one of many antibody tests used to diagnose any autoimmune disorder involving blood clotting. Positive cardiolipin antibody test findings, on the other hand, may assist your healthcare professional in determining if an individual requires extra testing to confirm the diagnosis or not. If the results are positive, imaging procedures and tissue biopsies may be required
I got a cardiolipin antibody test done and the results came as positive. Is this a warning sign that I will develop blood clots soon?
No, not necessarily. The presence of cardiolipin antibodies in your blood implies a high risk of blood clots and other problems. It cannot, however, guarantee that you will develop blood clots or other related issues in the near future
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