title: Laboratory evaluation of the antiphospholipid syndrome.
abstract: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) is among the most common acquired blood protein defects that have been identified as leading to thrombosis. This article describes the laboratory diagnosis of APLS, including the detection of lupus anticoagulants, anticardiolipin antibodies, and subtypes of antiphospholipid antibodies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. dhoppen@lumc.edu
authors.forename: Debra A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hoppensteadt
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fabbrini
authors.forename: Rodger L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Bick
authors.forename: Harry L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Messmore
authors.forename: Cafar
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Adiguzel
authors.forename: Jawed
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fareed
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016682:Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor / Q000502:physiology; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000097:blood* / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D016682:Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor