Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin (PS/PT) Antibody (IgM)
Also known as: PSPT IgM Antibodies, aPS/PT IgM
Use
The assay detects IgM-class antibodies targeting the phosphatidylserine–prothrombin complex in serum or plasma. As non‑criteria antiphospholipid antibodies, PS/PT IgM positivity may support diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and correlate with lupus anticoagulant presence, particularly in patients on anticoagulant therapy where lupus anticoagulant testing may be unreliable. A positive result may stratify thrombosis risk in autoimmune conditions such as APS or systemic lupus erythematosus. Results in IgM units; cutoff ≤ 30 units. Difference in assay methods may limit inter‑laboratory comparability.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
There are no standardized international reference materials for PS/PT antibody testing, so results may not be interchangeable across assay methods. Isolated PS/PT IgM near cutoff may reflect acute‑phase responses (e.g., infection) rather than true antiphospholipid antibody positivity. Clinical correlation is required for interpretation.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 85358-0
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
sodium citrate (light blue‑top) tube
Collection Instructions
Collect platelet‑poor plasma: centrifuge light blue‑top tube 15 minutes at approx. 1500 × g within 60 minutes of collection; remove plasma avoiding buffy layer; centrifuge again and transfer platelet‑poor plasma (<10 000/mcL) to plastic vial.
Storage Instructions
Transport at room temperature; plasma free of platelets.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
