An improved method for lupus anticoagulant detection

Haematologica. 2005 Apr;90(4):564-5.

Abstract

The diagnosis of lupus anticoagulant (LA) becomes difficult when there is a weak titer of LA antibodies. This study demonstrates that 20 minutes' incubation increases the sensitivity of the mixing test to diagnose LA by 23% and to suspect the antibodies by 66%.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation Tests / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor / blood*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor