Blood tests required for a FULL ANTIHPHOSPHOLIPID SCREENING as follows : -

You can go to your GP or specialist to get tested for APS. Ask for a full Antiphospholipid screening test. 

Many doctors are unsure of what the tests involved actually are, the various blood Labs all have different criteria for APS. As a result people can easily slip through. Please ensure the following tests are taken and ask for a copy of your results. You can then fax them or scan them through to me so I can help explain them to you.

ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN IgG

ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN IgM

ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN IgA

ANTI-B2-GLYCOPROTIEN IgG

ANTI-B2-GLYCOPROTIEN IgM

ANTI-B2-GLYCOPROTIEN IgA

ANTI-PROTHOMBIN IgG

ANTI-PROTHOMBIN IgM

ANTI-PROTHOMBIN IgA

Other important tests are

Prothombin Time  (INR/PI)

Part Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

Lipo- protein, (which has recently become recognised as a potential marker of APS)

and A full blood count.      

Helpful information for doctor if required

If laboratory is a Lancet one.

Under coagulation indicate

Antiphospholipid Ab

Lipoprotien

Full blood count

INR/PI

PTT 

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If a Ampath lab, then tick box for

Phospholipid antibodies

INR/PI

PTT

Full blood count

Lipoprotein (a)

Then in other box tests write in

ANTI-GLYCOPROTIEN IgG, IgM &IgA and

ANTI-PROTHOMBIN IgG, IgM & IgA

If using a different lab to those indicated and your forms do not include any of these tests. You might need to call the lab yourself or copy all blood tests on first page. Attach it to blood form and let the nurse sort it out with the lab.

Patient and doctor information

Please go to http://www.saraa.co.za/ site will give details of Rheumatologists in your area. These specialists are usually the most up to date on the understanding and treatment of APS (Antiphospholipid syndrome)

Jane

+ 27 (0) 82 783 9882

+ 27 (0) 11 453 7469

jane@apssafoundation.co.za

www.apssafoundation.co.za