Anti Phospholipid Antibody IgG Test

APA or Phospholipids Antibodies is a unique ELISA-based test. It is applied to determine the inappropriate blood clot formation. The test is known to successfully ascertain various signs and symptoms of the issue. It can be pain and swelling of the extremities, shortness of breath, and headaches etc. Sometimes this test is used to check the woman who has suffered a miscarriage. This test is applied when the presence of antiphospholipid syndrome is found. It can be a single-use test or multiple times done the test. It is of recurring nature sometimes. The positive reports lead to multiple tests.

This test is prescribed generally when the symptoms of a blood clot are seen in any individual. The blood clotting is also called thrombotic episode. In case the person has been infected earlier, the doctor should be informed at earliest. Doctors will prescribe several tests in weeks if the reports result positive. There is no requirement for any special preparation. If you have some allergy or is already on medication, tell the doctor. Certain medicines disturb the result. You need not alter eating and drinking, take the food as normal.

The test takes place to find out the symptoms of many issues like Inappropriate blood clot formation, Recurrent miscarriage etc. The person's medical history plays a major role in getting the symptoms. This test is also applied to determine the causes of the autoimmune disorder. Given below are tests which are generally applied. Lupus anticoagulant assays if a person has a prolonged PTT test. Beta-2 glycoprotein 1 testing is done to detect the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. Another application of the test includes detection of the low platelet count, excessive clotting etc.

Antiphospholipid testing is done when there is a problem in blood formation. For the purpose of testing, blood samples are taken from the person.
• An elastic band is wrapped around the upper arm.
A needle is then injected into your vein.
• The fresh needles are used for the same.
• The blood so drawn is kept in a separate container mentioning your name.
• The samples so taken are then sent to a lab for further research work.
• The blood is then checked and the systematic report is formed with observations.
While taking out the blood samples, utmost care is taken by the lab attendants. There is nothing to worry.