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Cardiolipin Antibodies


Also known as: Anticardiolipin Antibodies; aCL antibody
Formal name: Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG, IgM, and IgA)
Related tests: Antiphospholipid Antibodies; Anti-beta2 glycoprotein I; Anti-phosphatidylserine; Autoantibodies; Lupus Anticoagulant Panel

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