ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODIES IGM

Test name

Cardiolipin Antibody (Phospholipid) IgM test

Also known as

Anti-Cardiolipin IgM Antibody test

What is the purpose of this test?

• To detect Anti-Cardiolipin IgM antibodies in the blood.

When does one need to get this test done?

• Recommended if experiencing multiple unexplained blood clots (thrombotic episodes) in veins or arteries.

• Advised for women who have had recurrent miscarriages, especially in the second and third trimesters.

• Used to investigate symptoms suggestive of autoimmune diseases.

Pre test information

• No special preparation is required.

Report delivery TAT

• Get reports within 24 to 48  hours from sample collection.

Home visit

• Yes, free home blood sample collection within 60 minutes from booking.

Sample type

• Blood sample is required for the Cardiolipin Antibody (Phospholipid) IgM test.

Components

• Measures the levels of Anticardiolipin IgM antibodies in the blood.

What disease can this test detect?

• Specifically detects conditions such as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and may indicate syphilis.

• Associated with increased risk of thrombotic episodes (blood clots) in veins and arteries, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), and recurrent miscarriages.