Description

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by thromboses, complications of pregnancy, and certain laboratory abnormalities.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).The laboratory criteria for diagnosis of APS are the presence of lupus anticoagulant, the presence of IgG and/or IgM anticardiolipin antibody.All antibodies must be demonstrated on 2 or more occasions separated by at least 12 weeks.

Pre-Information

Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form is mandatory. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuati