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
Phosphatidylserine‑prothrombin complex Ab.IgM
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 85358-0 - PS-prothrom cmplx IgM SerPl IA-aCnc
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 |
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