title: Frequent difficulties encountered in the laboratory diagnosis of antiphospholipid-protein antibodies.
abstract: The diagnosis of antiphospholipid-protein antibodies and the related clinical complications requires an integrated approach with a carefully planned sequential evaluation of the patient and appropriate laboratory testing. Optimal patient diagnosis and management necessitates cooperative planning involving the clinician and laboratory staff.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Triplett
mesh_terms: D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid / Q000032:analysis*; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D008722:Methods
chemical_list: D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid; D007518:Isoantibodies