Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
In blood testing, are cardiolipin and anticardiolipin antibodies the same thing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No. Cardiolipin is one of phospholipid. Individuals infected with syphilis develop antibody against cardiolipin (anticardiolipin). The RPR & VDRL tests have been utilized as screen tests for syphilis which detect the presence of anticardiolipin in the blood of tested individuals.
Answered 10/15/2022
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Cardiolipin Antibody IgM was high 29 u/ml. IGG is not elevated, all other blood work was within limits. My doctor thinks this is not worrisome but isnt it a risk for blood clots?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Seizures mouth ulcers hepatocellular disease low blood count anticardiolipin antibodies 1:80 speckled ANA osteoarthritis spine Si joints LUPUS maybe?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a positive ANA and a positive anti cardiolipin igG. If lupus and syphilis is ruled out, what other diseases should I be tested for? Thank you so much?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
One doctor did blood test for cardiolipin antibodies. Different doctor tested for anticardiolipin antibodies. Are they the same thing?
Blood tests show cardiolipin antibodies negative but anti-cardiolipin as elevated. What is the difference between the two?
How long anti-cardiolipin antibodies stay in the blood stream?
My results showed that I have antinuclear antibody on cardiolipin ab (igg). What are the implications?
If I have elevated cardiolipin antibodies, but no other indications of APS or increased clotting factors on blood tests, should I still worry about blood clot risk?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
