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Anti-Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibody
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General
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Clinical Use:
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In autoimmune disease, Anti-Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 antibodies (also called Anti-Apolipoprotein H (AAHA) antibodies) comprise a subset of Anti-Phospholipid Antibodies and lupus anticoagulant. These antibodies are involved in sclerosis and strongly associated with thrombitic forms of lupus and other thrombotic conditions. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti-Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1, B2GP1, Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibody, BGT, Glycoprotein Antibody, Phospholipid Antibody, |
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Code:
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B2GP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8006 |
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 12-09-2025 10:40 |