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| REQUIREMENT(S) | 3 TO 5 CC CLOTTED BLOOD OR SERUM |
|---|---|
| SPECIMEN | BLOOD |
| TEST DURATION | 4 TO 5 DAYS |
ANTI CARDIOLIPIN IgM
A cardiolipin antibodies test looks for a certain kind of antibody in your blood. The antibodies are IgG (immunoglobulin G), IgA (immunoglobulin A), and IgM (immunoglobulin M). They are antibodies that form in response to cardiolipins. Cardiolipin is a phospholipid, or a kind of fat in the blood.
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TROPONIN I
A troponin test measures the levels of troponin T or troponin I proteins in the blood. These proteins are released when the heart muscle has been damaged, such as occurs with a heart attack. The more damage there is to the heart, the greater the amount of troponin T and I there will be in the blood.