Anti-Cardiolipin IgM Test – Screen for Blood Clots & Autoimmune Disorders
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The Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM test detects autoimmune-related clotting risks, recurrent miscarriages & APS. Results in 7 days. Book your test with Lab Tests Dubai.
Sample Type : Serum
Methodology : Enzyme-immunoassay
TAT : 7 Days
Description
Anti-Cardiolipin IgM Test – Screen for Blood Clots & Autoimmune Disorders
The Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM test detects autoimmune-related clotting risks, recurrent miscarriages & APS. Results in 7 days. Book your test with Lab Tests Dubai.
Why You Need This Test
The Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM Test is a crucial diagnostic tool for identifying antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)—an autoimmune disorder that significantly increases the risk of abnormal blood clotting, recurrent miscarriages, and vascular complications.
This test detects IgM-class antibodies that mistakenly target cardiolipin, a phospholipid involved in cellular function. When present in high levels, these antibodies interfere with normal blood clotting processes and are often linked to:
- Unexplained deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism
- Recurrent pregnancy loss (especially in the 2nd or 3rd trimester)
- Stroke or TIAs in young individuals without traditional risk factors
- Autoimmune conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Early detection allows for timely treatment with anticoagulants or immune-modulating therapy, helping prevent life-threatening events and improve pregnancy outcomes.
Symptoms That Indicate This Test
You should consider this test if you experience:
- Unexplained blood clots in legs, lungs, or brain
- Two or more unexplained miscarriages before 10 weeks or one late loss
- History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) under age 50
- Abnormal clotting times (e.g., prolonged aPTT)
- Diagnosis of lupus or another autoimmune disease
- Chronic fatigue, joint pain, or skin rashes with vascular symptoms
- Preeclampsia, placental insufficiency, or intrauterine growth restriction during pregnancy
This test is also recommended as part of a thrombophilia panel or recurrent pregnancy loss workup.
Natural Production & Immune Response
Cardiolipin is a phospholipid naturally found in mitochondrial membranes, playing a key role in energy production. Under normal conditions, the body does not produce antibodies against it.
However, in autoimmune disorders:
- The immune system mistakenly identifies cardiolipin as foreign
- B cells produce IgM (and sometimes IgG or IgA) antibodies against it
- These antibodies increase the risk of hypercoagulability (excessive clotting)
Triggers may include infections (e.g., syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C), genetic predisposition, or other autoimmune diseases. The IgM type often indicates recent or active immune response, though it can persist chronically.
What Happens If Untreated
Ignoring elevated anti-cardiolipin IgM levels can lead to severe, potentially life-threatening complications:
- Recurrent venous or arterial thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism or heart attack
- Pregnancy complications: miscarriage, stillbirth, preeclampsia
- Catastrophic APS (rare but deadly multi-organ clotting)
- Chronic inflammation and organ damage
With proper diagnosis and management—often involving low-dose aspirin or heparin during pregnancy, or anticoagulants like warfarin—risks can be dramatically reduced.
Test Overview
Parameter | Details |
Test Name | Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM |
Sample Type | Blood (Serum) |
Methodology | Enzyme-Immunoassay (EIA) |
Turnaround Time (TAT) | 7 Days |
Category | Immunology / Autoimmune Testing |
Clinical Use | Diagnosis of APS, recurrent miscarriage, thrombosis workup |
Don’t ignore the silent signs of autoimmune clotting disorders. The Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody, IgM Test gives you and your doctor critical insights into your immune and vascular health—helping prevent clots, protect pregnancies, and save lives.
👉 Book your test today with Lab Tests Dubai and receive accurate results in just 7 days.
Your body sends signals. Listen. Test. Protect your future.
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