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Lab Update 47 - Anti-phospholipid Syndrome Laboratory Testing

Nov 29, 2023 | Haematology

Immunology Haematology Anti-phospholipid Syndrome (APS)

Anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune disorder that manifests clinically as recurrent venous or arterial thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity, with proven persistent laboratory evidence of antibodies against phospholipids (aPL). It is recommended to use the revised Sapporo APS Classification Criteria (also known as the Sydney criteria) to diagnose a patient with suspected APS. Ampath now offers the APS profile for diagnosis....

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