Anti-cardiolipin IgA antibodies

During the test, the level of IgA anticardiolipin antibodies is measured. These antibodies are used in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome—an autoimmune disease associated with blood clotting disorders and obstetric complications.

When to perform the test?

The test is recommended if the patient has experienced episodes of venous or arterial thrombosis and/or recurrent obstetric failures (especially in the second and third trimesters).

Conditions

IgA anticardiolipin antibodies are measured in the diagnosis of conditions such as Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).

Symptoms

The IgA anticardiolipin antibody test is performed if symptoms such as blood clots, especially in the lower limbs, recurrent migraines (in women), concentration and memory issues, dementia, hypertension, pulmonary embolism, difficulty maintaining pregnancy, intrauterine fetal death, and spontaneous miscarriages are observed.