Anti Cardiolipin IgG Antibody
Understanding Anti Cardiolipin IgG Antibody
What is Anti Cardiolipin IgG Antibody?
This test is to check for the presence of anti cardiolipin (ACL) antibodies IgG produced against cardiolipins responsible for blood clotting. ACL cause abnormal blood clotting in multiple body parts and their elevated amount in the body is an indication of an autoimmune disorder called Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).
This test is done if a person suffers from inappropriate blood clotting or frequent miscarriages. It is also recommended to patients suffering from stroke or heart attack.
Various complications such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke, kidney failure and lung damage can arise as a result of APS depending on the organ affected by the blood clot.
What is Anti Cardiolipin IgG Antibody used for?
The anti-cardiolipin IgG antibody test is done:
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In case a person had one or more unexplained blood clots (thrombotic episodes) in a vein or artery
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In case a woman had recurrent miscarriage especially in second and third trimester
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In case the symptoms are consistent with autoimmune diseases
Interpreting Anti Cardiolipin IgG Antibody results
Interpretations
RESULT IN GPL |
REMARKS |
< 15 |
Negative |
15 - 20 |
Equivocal |
20 - 80 |
Low positive |
> 80 |
High positive |