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Confirming or excluding the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LAC), distinguishing LAC from specific coagulation factor inhibitors and nonspecific inhibitors
Investigating a prolonged activated thromboplastin time, especially when combined with other coagulation studies
This test is not useful for the detection of antiphospholipid antibodies that do not affect coagulation tests. We recommend separate testing for serum phospholipid (cardiolipin) antibodies.
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma.
Medical Interpretation