ANTI CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY IgA (O.S.)

Overview

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by thromboses, complications of pregnancy, and certain laboratory abnormalities. The diagnosis of APS requires at least 1 clinical criteria and 1 laboratory criteria. The clinical criteria include vascular thrombosis (arterial or venous in any organ or tissue) and pregnancy morbidity (unexplained fetal death, premature birth, severe preeclampsia, or placental insufficiency).