The Lupus Anticoagulant diagnostic tests are conducted by Advanced Diagnostic Centre Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, which is accredited by NABL and NABH. This blood test can detect antibodies that can interfere with certain blood clotting tests and might be associated with a tendency for abnormally formed blood clots. As part of the evaluation work-up for an antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), which is an autoimmune condition most frequently seen in persons with a history of unexplained blood clots or with any history of pregnancy complications.

What is Lupus Anticoagulant?

Lupus anticoagulant is a collection of autoantibodies with the ability to affect phospholipids involved in the blood clotting mechanism. Some blood clotting times will be longer when tested in a lab. What's problematic, though, is that when they enter your body, they're associated with an increased risk of blood clotting in certain individuals. The test is a blood coagulation test that utilises special coagulation assays to detect this interference. Medical history, symptoms, medication information, and other laboratory information are taken into account while interpreting these results.

Common Reasons for Lupus Anticoagulant Testing

• Recurrent pregnancy loss: To determine if there is a link between APA and repeated pregnancy failures.
• For assessment of autoimmune disease (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome).
• Prolonged clotting times: for example, activated partial thromboplastin time blood tests that don't show normal results.
• Autoimmune diseases: To measure antiphospholipid antibodies in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases.
• Follow-up test: See if lupus anticoagulant is still there when clinically needed.

Conditions Evaluated

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)

APS is an autoimmune disorder characterised by blood clots and some significant pregnancy problems. Blood work checks for one of the antibodies involved in these conditions: lupus anticoagulant.

Thrombotic Disorders

Blood clots can form in the veins or arteries, and Lupus anticoagulant can be associated with this. Tests might be done to help a physician diagnose an unexplained and/or recurring blood clot.

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Antiphospholipid antibodies may be connected with other pregnancy complications, like recurrent pregnancy loss. This test can be performed in conjunction with the tests in the testing if APS is suspected.

Autoimmune-Related Antibody Activity

Lupus anticoagulant may develop in persons with other autoimmune disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). But a positive result does not mean autoimmune.

Abnormal Coagulation Test Results

The test may be helpful to identify the cause of the unexplained prolongation of phospholipid-dependent coagulation tests, especially when there are other clinical markers of the presence of lupus anticoagulant.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

The centre of Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an up-to-date diagnostic and radiology/nuclear medicine/pathology unit. The foundations of our pathology services are appropriate sampling, special laboratory investigations, and detailed reporting by staff trained and qualified in this field. We aim to provide a dependable service and be conscious regarding quality, patient-centred care, and Aids to diagnosis.

Book Your Lupus Anticoagulant Test

If you are recommended by your doctor to have a Lupus Anticoagulant test, please contact Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy for testing information and instructions on sending in specimens. Please bring your doctor's prescription and any information about previous blood tests for clots and/or medical information. Give the laboratory details of any medicines you are taking; these can affect the test to be performed, especially blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, heparin, or Direct oral anticoagulants. Do not remove any prescribed medications without the doctor's direction.