Beta-2 glycoprotein 1 (B2GP1) antibodies

Diagnostic Use

Anti-B2GP1 antibodies can support the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), when present on two or more occasions, tested at least 12 weeks apart.
Associated tests used in the diagnosis of APS should include lupus anti-coagulant and anti-cardiolipin antibodies (IgG and/or IgM).

Please note method change from 11/01/2024; different measurement units apply, quantitative results between methods are NOT comparable. 

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

BGP1

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

1078

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Aliquot Instructions

Interpretation

Normal range 0-20 CU

Please note method change from 11/01/2024; different measurement units apply, quantitative results between methods are NOT comparable. 

Reference Intervals

Negative = < 20 CU

Test Method

ELISA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$55.00 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1078

Additional Costing Information

Referred to LabPlus, Auckland

Beta-2-glycoprotein 1 is the target antigen for pathogenic anti-phospholipid antibodies.

Contact Information

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